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Public high school
Sasolburg Secondary School
Sasolburg, Free State
Sasolburg Secondary School is a public high school in Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 042 learners and 48 educators, about 21.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 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, 95.0% of its 161 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.0% of the school's 161 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 205 | 199 | 97.1% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 177 | 172 | 97.2% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 161 | 153 | 95.0% | 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) | Sasolburg S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 042 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 21.7 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 27 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443611242 |
| Exam centre number | 3201028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Taunus Street, Sasolburg, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 244, 1947 |
| Town | Sasolburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Metsimaholo |
| Ward | 16 |
| 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 Sasolburg Secondary School
Is Sasolburg Secondary School a public or private school?
Sasolburg Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sasolburg 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 5 school.
What is Sasolburg Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.0% of its 161 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 97.1%, 2024 97.2%.
How many learners are at Sasolburg Secondary School?
1 042 learners and 48 educators (about 21.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 27 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Sasolburg Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 443611242. Its exam centre number is 3201028.
Where is Sasolburg Secondary School?
Taunus Street, Sasolburg, 1947. It is in Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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Noord/North Primary School
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Aj Jacobs Primary School
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Hts Sasolburg
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Lumière Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.