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George Langa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bakenberg, Bakenberg, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to George Langa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bakenberg. Its last matric group achieved a 87.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about George Langa Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

George Langa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bakenberg. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

371
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

George Langa 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

George Langa Secondary School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685783.8%
2024715273.2%
2025413687.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

George Langa Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics25624.0%
Mathematical Literacy463678.3%
Physical Sciences201260.0%
Life Sciences473880.9%
Agricultural Sciences272177.8%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies242291.7%
Economics242187.5%
Geography474187.2%
English First Additional Language7171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against George Langa Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against George Langa Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against George Langa Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against George Langa Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

Zooming into Bakenberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against George Langa Secondary School.

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 776 compared with 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against George Langa Secondary School's 87.8%.
  • Kgoka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 719 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Langa Secondary School, 624 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as George Langa Secondary School, at 428 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Langa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School is a similar size to George Langa Secondary School, with 394 learners against 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against George Langa Secondary School's 87.8%.
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 George Langa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, George Langa 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
Site No. 1615169; Potgietersrus; Steiloop Road > H;
Postal
P/Bag X2308; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141840

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Langa 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 George Langa Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Langa 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 George Langa Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?
On the numbers that are published, George Langa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.8% is lower than DENNIS MATLHABA II's 93.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides George Langa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at George Langa Secondary School?
George Langa Secondary School reported 371 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 George Langa Secondary School?
No. George Langa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are George Langa Secondary School's matric results like?
George Langa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.8%, in 2025. That's up from 83.8% in 2023.
Is George Langa Secondary School a public or private school?
George Langa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Langa Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Site No. 1615169; Potgietersrus; Steiloop Road > H;.
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