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Bosakgo Secondary School

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

In Makgopovillage, Polokwane, Bosakgo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 91.7% pass rate.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Bosakgo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Bosakgo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Makgopovillage, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

177
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bosakgo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 24 learners from Bosakgo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262180.8%
2024171694.1%
2025242291.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bosakgo Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7342.9%
Mathematical Literacy10990.0%
Life Sciences171694.1%
Agricultural Sciences171588.2%
Geography171694.1%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosakgo Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosakgo Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosakgo Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bosakgo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bosakgo Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Bosakgo Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bosakgo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bosakgo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Bosakgo Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bosakgo 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 Bosakgo Secondary School for 2027

Because Bosakgo 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
Makgodu Borekwa ; Kaalspruit;
Postal
P.o. Box 9; Lonsdale
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922250096
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bosakgo 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 Bosakgo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bosakgo 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 Bosakgo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Bosakgo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.7% 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 Bosakgo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Bosakgo Secondary School?
Bosakgo Secondary School reported 177 learners and 5 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 Bosakgo Secondary School?
No. Bosakgo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bosakgo Secondary School's matric results like?
Bosakgo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. That's up from 80.8% in 2023.
Is Bosakgo Secondary School a public or private school?
Bosakgo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bosakgo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Makgodu Borekwa ; Kaalspruit;.
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