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Frank Mashile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gankwana, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Gankwana, Frank Mashile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.9% pass rate.

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

Frank Mashile Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gankwana. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

408
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Frank Mashile 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

In 2025, 27 matric candidates from Frank Mashile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023843744.0%
2024976162.9%
2025272488.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Frank Mashile Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics692333.3%
Mathematical Literacy282382.1%
Physical Sciences753952.0%
Life Sciences867384.9%
Agricultural Sciences837388.0%
Accounting14642.9%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics221463.6%
English First Additional Language9797100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Frank Mashile Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 408; is a public combined school, a different phase than Frank Mashile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mashile Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 408; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mashile Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mashile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mashile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 88.9%.

Gankwana

Zooming into Gankwana, here are 2 other schools to compare against Frank Mashile Secondary School.

  • Pelangwe Primary School is a similar size to Frank Mashile Secondary School, with 313 learners against 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mashile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Maphotle Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 265 learners against Frank Mashile Secondary School's 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mashile 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 Frank Mashile Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Frank Mashile 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
Mashung Village; Ga Nkwana;
Postal
P.o. Box 421; Gankwana
Telephone
015 622 0045
EMIS number
925610094

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Frank Mashile 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 Frank Mashile Secondary School directly, on 015 622 0045, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Frank Mashile 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 Frank Mashile Secondary School the best school in Gankwana?
Frank Mashile Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 88.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Gankwana besides Frank Mashile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Gankwana, including Pelangwe.
How big are the classes at Frank Mashile Secondary School?
Frank Mashile Secondary School reported 408 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Frank Mashile Secondary School?
No. Frank Mashile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Frank Mashile Secondary School's matric results like?
Frank Mashile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 44% in 2023.
Is Frank Mashile Secondary School a public or private school?
Frank Mashile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Frank Mashile Secondary School?
You can call 015 622 0045. It is located at Mashung Village; Ga Nkwana;.
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