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Botsholla Secondary School

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

Welcome to Botsholla Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.9% pass rate.

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

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

224
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Botsholla 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

Of the 44 learners from Botsholla Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342779.4%
2024373491.9%
2025444090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Botsholla Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181372.2%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences373183.8%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies373594.6%
Economics151386.7%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botsholla Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botsholla Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botsholla Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 224; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botsholla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botsholla Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Botsholla Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botsholla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botsholla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Botsholla Secondary School's 224; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botsholla 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 Botsholla Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Botsholla 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
513 Fairlourie; Moletjie;
Postal
P.o. Box 6052; Lonsdale
Telephone
015 221 0147
EMIS number
922251594
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botsholla 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 Botsholla Secondary School directly, on 015 221 0147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botsholla 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 Botsholla Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Botsholla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% 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 Botsholla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Botsholla Secondary School?
Botsholla Secondary School reported 224 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Botsholla Secondary School?
No. Botsholla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Botsholla Secondary School's matric results like?
Botsholla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 79.4% in 2023.
Is Botsholla Secondary School a public or private school?
Botsholla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botsholla Secondary School?
You can call 015 221 0147. It is located at 513 Fairlourie; Moletjie;.
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