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Bodiela Secondary School

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

Welcome to Bodiela Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.4%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bodiela Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bodiela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

279
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bodiela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Bodiela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161487.5%
2024343397.1%
2025463780.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bodiela Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342573.5%
Physical Sciences1414100.0%
Life Sciences3434100.0%
Agricultural Sciences201890.0%
Geography343397.1%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Bodiela Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodiela Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 279; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodiela Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 279; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodiela Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodiela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bodiela Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 279; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bodiela Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Bodiela Secondary School's 80.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodiela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodiela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Bodiela Secondary School's 279; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bodiela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bodiela Secondary School for 2027

Because Bodiela Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Early Dawn Farm, No 996,
Postal
Box 200, Bochum
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922210043
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bodiela 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 Bodiela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bodiela Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bodiela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Bodiela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.4% 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 Bodiela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Bodiela Secondary School?
Bodiela Secondary School reported 279 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Bodiela Secondary School?
No. Bodiela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bodiela Secondary School's matric results like?
Bodiela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.4%, in 2025. That's down from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Bodiela Secondary School a public or private school?
Bodiela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bodiela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Early Dawn Farm, No 996,.
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