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Petunia Secondary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State
Petunia Secondary School is a public high school in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 404 learners and 49 educators, about 28.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 87.9% of its 198 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.9% of the school's 198 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 152 | 91.6% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 186 | 166 | 89.2% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 198 | 174 | 87.9% | 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) | Petunia S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 404 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 28.7 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 440304250 |
| Exam centre number | 3171056 |
Address and location
| Street address | 43 - 47 Petunia Street, Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 21458, Heidedal, 9306 |
| Suburb / area | Heidedal |
| Town | Bloemfontein |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Motheo |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Ward | 47 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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.
Questions about Petunia Secondary School
Is Petunia Secondary School a public or private school?
Petunia Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Petunia Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Petunia Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.9% of its 198 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 91.6%, 2024 89.2%.
How many learners are at Petunia Secondary School?
1 404 learners and 49 educators (about 28.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 19 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Petunia Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 440304250. Its exam centre number is 3171056.
Where is Petunia Secondary School?
43 - 47 Petunia Street, Heidedal, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306. It is in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State, in the Motheo education district.
Schools near Petunia Secondary School
Olympia Primary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 562 m
Credence Primary School
Heidedal, Bloemfontein, Free State 854 m
Lesedi Primary School
Bochabela Location, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.4 km
Maboloka Primary School
Bochabela, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.5 km
Bergmans Secondary School
Grassland, Free State 1.5 km
Tswellang Spec
Bloemfontein, Free State 1.5 km
Pholoho School Spec
Phahameng, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.7 km
Kamohelo Primary School
Bloemside, Bloemfontein, Free State 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.