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Burghersdorp Secondary School

Public secondary school · Burgersdorp, Burgersdorp, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Burgersdorp, Burghersdorp Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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

Burghersdorp Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,645
Learners
32
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Burghersdorp Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Burghersdorp Secondary School entered 232 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514996.1%
202412310585.4%
202523219282.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Burghersdorp Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463576.1%
Mathematical Literacy776685.7%
Physical Sciences452657.8%
Life Sciences464189.1%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies232295.7%
Economics242083.3%
Geography11410793.9%
History544583.3%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Burghersdorp Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is a similar size to Burghersdorp Secondary School, with 1,971 learners against 1,645; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Burghersdorp Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,645; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Burghersdorp Secondary School, at 1,675 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Burghersdorp Secondary School, at 1,567 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Burghersdorp Secondary School, at 1,520 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Burgersdorp

Zooming into Burgersdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against Burghersdorp Secondary School.

  • Mzimkhulu Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,041 learners against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 1,645; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ethembeni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,036 learners against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 1,645; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.9% against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Maruping Public School is noticeably smaller, with 1,008 learners against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 1,645; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masha Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 916 learners against Burghersdorp Secondary School's 1,645; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burghersdorp Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Burgersdorp Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Burghersdorp Secondary School, 554 compared with 1,645; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burghersdorp 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 Burghersdorp Secondary School for 2027

Burghersdorp 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
Burghersdorp Village
Postal
Box 1089 ; Shiluvane
Telephone
071 692 0981
EMIS number
915541587
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Burghersdorp 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 Burghersdorp Secondary School directly, on 071 692 0981, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Burghersdorp 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 Burghersdorp Secondary School the best school in Burgersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Burghersdorp Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than ETHEMBENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersdorp besides Burghersdorp Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersdorp, including Mzimkhulu Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Burghersdorp Secondary School?
Burghersdorp Secondary School reported 1,645 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 51 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 Burghersdorp Secondary School?
No. Burghersdorp Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Burghersdorp Secondary School's matric results like?
Burghersdorp Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's down from 96.1% in 2023.
Is Burghersdorp Secondary School a public or private school?
Burghersdorp Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Burghersdorp Secondary School?
You can call 071 692 0981. It is located at Burghersdorp Village.
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