Petunia Secondary School
Bloemfontein, Free State · Motheo
About Petunia Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Petunia Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Petunia Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Petunia Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Petunia Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,404 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Petunia Secondary School is situated in Bloemfontein (Heidedal), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Motheo education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mangaung, under the Mangaung local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 43 - 47 Petunia Street, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 21458, Heidedal, 9306.
Curriculum & Academics
Petunia Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Petunia Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Petunia Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
43 - 47 Petunia Street, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9306
Bloemfontein, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 21458, Heidedal, 9306
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
440304250
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.