Evergreen Primary School
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Public combined school
Salomon Senekal Combined School
Viljoenskroon, Free State
Salomon Senekal Combined School is a public combined school in Viljoenskroon, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 485 learners and 33 educators, about 14.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public combined schools in Free State (660 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 91.3% of its 23 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 23 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 23 | 21 | 91.3% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Salomon Senekal C/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 485 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 14.7 (province average 24.5) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 13 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 444306320 |
| Exam centre number | 3202038 |
Address and location
| Street address | Viljoenstraat 34, Viljoenskroon, 9520 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag Xx06, 9520 |
| Town | Viljoenskroon |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | Moqhaka |
| Ward | 25 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Salomon Senekal Combined School
Is Salomon Senekal Combined School a public or private school?
Salomon Senekal Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Salomon Senekal Combined 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 5 school.
What is Salomon Senekal Combined School's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 23 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Salomon Senekal Combined School?
485 learners and 33 educators (about 14.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 13 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Salomon Senekal Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 444306320. Its exam centre number is 3202038.
Where is Salomon Senekal Combined School?
Viljoenstraat 34, Viljoenskroon, 9520. It is in Viljoenskroon, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
Schools near Salomon Senekal Combined School
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Dr Sello Primary School
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Ntsoanatsatsi Primary School
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Kgabareng Secondary School
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92.4% matric 2025Mahlabatheng Primary School
Rammulotsi, Viljoenskroon, Free State 2.5 km
Mphatlalatsane Spec
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.