Parys Skool Secondary School

Parys Skool Secondary School is a public high school in Parys, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 608 learners and 28 educators, about 21.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 94 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

96.8% of the school's 94 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	109	100	91.7%	89.0%
2024	110	109	99.1%	91.0%
2025	94	91	96.8%	89.3%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public high school
Official name (DBE)	Parys Skool S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	608
Educators (2025)	28
Learners per educator	21.7 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	443011241
Exam centre number	3201020

Address and location

Street address	Schilbachstraat, Parys, 9585
Postal address	Po Box 44, 9585
Town	Parys
Province	Free State
Education district	Fezile Dabi
Circuit	5
Municipality	Ngwathe
Ward	13
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.