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Capricorn Secondary School

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

Welcome to Capricorn Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.1%.

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Capricorn Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,505
Learners
65
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Capricorn Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Capricorn Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 285 learners from Capricorn Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202331524477.5%
202428926290.7%
202528525489.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Capricorn Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18714678.1%
Mathematical Literacy1029896.1%
Physical Sciences13912187.1%
Life Sciences14913993.3%
Accounting494795.9%
Business Studies15414392.9%
Economics1037774.8%
Geography858498.8%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Capricorn Secondary School's 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Capricorn Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Capricorn Secondary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Capricorn Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Capricorn Secondary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,505; is a public primary school, a different phase than Capricorn Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Capricorn Secondary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Capricorn Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Capricorn Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Capricorn Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Capricorn Secondary School's 1,505; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Capricorn Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Capricorn Secondary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Capricorn Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Capricorn Secondary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,505; is a public primary school, a different phase than Capricorn Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Capricorn Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Capricorn Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Capricorn Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Capricorn 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 Capricorn Secondary School for 2027

Capricorn 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
Vorster Street; Pietersburg;
Postal
Vorster Street; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 295 9333
Website
capricornonline.co.za
Email
cap-marketing@capricorncollege.edu.za
EMIS number
904220101

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Capricorn 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 Capricorn Secondary School directly, on 015 295 9333, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Capricorn 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 Capricorn Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Capricorn Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.1% 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 Capricorn Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Capricorn Secondary School?
Capricorn Secondary School reported 1,505 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Capricorn Secondary School?
Yes, Capricorn Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Capricorn Secondary School's matric results like?
Capricorn Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. That's up from 77.5% in 2023.
Is Capricorn Secondary School a public or private school?
Capricorn Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Capricorn Secondary School?
You can call 015 295 9333. It is located at Vorster Street; Pietersburg;.
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