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Gerson Ntjie Secondary School

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

Gerson Ntjie Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tholongwe, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tholongwe, Polokwane, Gerson Ntjie Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,252
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gerson Ntjie Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gerson Ntjie Secondary School entered 216 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317314885.5%
202421317481.7%
202521617581.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gerson Ntjie Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics765167.1%
Mathematical Literacy13713296.4%
Physical Sciences724968.1%
Life Sciences18716688.8%
Agricultural Sciences16413884.1%
Accounting261661.5%
Business Studies262596.2%
Economics262180.8%
Geography898393.3%
History494898.0%
English First Additional Language213213100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's 81%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 1,252; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's 81%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's 81%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's 81%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 1,252; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's 81%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gerson Ntjie Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gerson Ntjie Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gerson Ntjie 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
0437; Ga - Ramogale; Ga - Mothapo;
Postal
P.o. Box 324; Tholongwe
Telephone
081 733 3778
EMIS number
923240143

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gerson Ntjie 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 Gerson Ntjie Secondary School directly, on 081 733 3778, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gerson Ntjie Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Gerson Ntjie Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% 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 Gerson Ntjie Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Gerson Ntjie Secondary School?
Gerson Ntjie Secondary School reported 1,252 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Gerson Ntjie Secondary School?
No. Gerson Ntjie Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's matric results like?
Gerson Ntjie Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's down from 85.5% in 2023.
Is Gerson Ntjie Secondary School a public or private school?
Gerson Ntjie Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gerson Ntjie Secondary School?
You can call 081 733 3778. It is located at 0437; Ga - Ramogale; Ga - Mothapo;.
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