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Calais Secondary School

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

In Trichardtsdal, Calais Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.5% pass rate.

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

Calais Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Trichardtsdal. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

272
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Calais 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

Calais Secondary School entered 24 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141392.9%
20241919100.0%
2025242187.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Calais Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with Calais Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Calais Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Calais Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Calais Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Trichardtsdal

Zooming into Trichardtsdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Calais Secondary School.

  • Seagotle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Calais Secondary School, 1,245 compared with 272, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rakgolokwana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,060 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.5% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Makgwahleng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 977 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.2% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Kgwana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Calais Secondary School, 940 compared with 272; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.6% against Calais Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Mahupje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 754 learners against Calais Secondary School's 272; is a public primary school, a different phase than Calais Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Calais Secondary School for 2027

Because Calais 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
Stand No 737 Calais Village
Postal
P.o.box 934 Letaba 0870
Telephone
083 402 2127
EMIS number
926541984

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Calais 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 Calais Secondary School directly, on 083 402 2127, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Calais 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 Calais Secondary School the best school in Trichardtsdal?
On the numbers that are published, Calais Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than KGWANA's 91.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Trichardtsdal besides Calais Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Trichardtsdal, including Seagotle.
How big are the classes at Calais Secondary School?
Calais Secondary School reported 272 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Calais Secondary School?
No. Calais Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Calais Secondary School's matric results like?
Calais Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's down from 92.9% in 2023.
Is Calais Secondary School a public or private school?
Calais Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Calais Secondary School?
You can call 083 402 2127. It is located at Stand No 737 Calais Village.
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