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Boshego Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Boshego Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sovenga. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75%.

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

Located in Sovenga, Boshego Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

268
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Boshego Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 56 matric candidates from Boshego Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023443272.7%
2024584984.5%
2025564275.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Boshego Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy444090.9%
Physical Sciences8787.5%
Life Sciences583662.1%
Agricultural Sciences504488.0%
Geography585086.2%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Boshego Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 268; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Boshego Secondary School's 75%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 268; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Boshego Secondary School's 75%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boshego Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 268; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Boshego Secondary School's 75%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boshego Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sovenga

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

  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 268; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Boshego Secondary School's 75%.
  • Megoring Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,560 learners against Boshego Secondary School's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boshego Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Diopong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Boshego Secondary School, 1,048 compared with 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boshego Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,041 learners against Boshego Secondary School's 268; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boshego Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baphutheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 888 learners against Boshego Secondary School's 268; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Boshego Secondary School's 75%.
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 Boshego Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Boshego Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mantheding Village; Ga--Dikgale;
Postal
P/Bag 1125; Sovenga
Telephone
078 698 7122
EMIS number
923240051
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boshego 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 Boshego Secondary School directly, on 078 698 7122, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boshego 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 Boshego Secondary School the best school in Sovenga?
On the numbers that are published, Boshego Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than MAKGONGOANA's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sovenga besides Boshego Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sovenga, including Makgongoana.
How big are the classes at Boshego Secondary School?
Boshego Secondary School reported 268 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Boshego Secondary School?
No. Boshego Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Boshego Secondary School's matric results like?
Boshego Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 72.7% since 2023.
Is Boshego Secondary School a public or private school?
Boshego Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boshego Secondary School?
You can call 078 698 7122. It is located at Mantheding Village; Ga--Dikgale;.
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