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Chechema Secondary School

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

In Marowe, Polokwane, Chechema Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.6% pass rate.

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

Chechema Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Marowe, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

373
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Chechema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 53 learners from Chechema Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423378.6%
2024373594.6%
2025534890.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Chechema Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161593.8%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences161381.3%
Life Sciences373491.9%
Agricultural Sciences373594.6%
Geography211885.7%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Chechema Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chechema Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 373; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chechema Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 373; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Chechema Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chechema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chechema Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 373; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%).
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Chechema Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chechema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chechema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Chechema Secondary School's 373; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chechema 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 Chechema Secondary School for 2027

Chechema 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
Marowe; Moletjie; Pietersburg;
Postal
P O Box 55625; Pietersburg
Telephone
064 961 4501
EMIS number
922250126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chechema 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 Chechema Secondary School directly, on 064 961 4501, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chechema 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 Chechema Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Chechema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% 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 Chechema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Chechema Secondary School?
Chechema Secondary School reported 373 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Chechema Secondary School?
No. Chechema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Chechema Secondary School's matric results like?
Chechema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Chechema Secondary School a public or private school?
Chechema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chechema Secondary School?
You can call 064 961 4501. It is located at Marowe; Moletjie; Pietersburg;.
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