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Bataung Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Bataung Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bataung Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Bataung Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

445
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Bataung Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 81 learners from Bataung Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023684363.2%
2024613963.9%
2025817288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bataung Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432148.8%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences382360.5%
Life Sciences523363.5%
Agricultural Sciences302273.3%
Accounting9555.6%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics453577.8%
English First Additional Language6161100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Bataung Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Bataung Secondary School's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Bataung Secondary School's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Bataung Secondary School's 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bataung Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Bataung Secondary School's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%).
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%).
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 445; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Bataung Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bataung Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bataung Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bataung Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bataung Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bataung Secondary School for 2027

Bataung Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Koningkranz; Ga - Maponto; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 183; Bochum
Telephone
082 210 4373
EMIS number
920210029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bataung Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Bataung Secondary School directly, on 082 210 4373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bataung Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bataung Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Bataung Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Bataung Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Bataung Secondary School?
Bataung Secondary School reported 445 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Bataung Secondary School?
No. Bataung Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bataung Secondary School's matric results like?
Bataung Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 63.2% in 2023.
Is Bataung Secondary School a public or private school?
Bataung Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bataung Secondary School?
You can call 082 210 4373. It is located at Koningkranz; Ga - Maponto; Bochum;.
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