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Gwenane Secondary School

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

Welcome to Gwenane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mokgopong, Potgietersrus. Its last matric group achieved a 96.9% pass rate.

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Gwenane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mokgopong, Potgietersrus. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,114
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gwenane 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

In 2025, 96 matric candidates from Gwenane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023745878.4%
2024938692.5%
2025969396.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gwenane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231669.6%
Mathematical Literacy706897.1%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences454191.1%
Agricultural Sciences443681.8%
Accounting221986.4%
Business Studies483981.3%
Economics262492.3%
Geography242395.8%
History363597.2%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Gwenane Secondary School's 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwenane Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwenane Secondary School, at 1,445 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Gwenane Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mageme Primary School is a similar size to Gwenane Secondary School, with 1,429 learners against 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwenane Secondary School, at 1,272 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Potgietersrus

Zooming into Potgietersrus, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gwenane Secondary School.

  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwenane Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwenane Secondary School, at 1,445 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Gwenane Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mageme Primary School is a similar size to Gwenane Secondary School, with 1,429 learners against 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Potgietersrus is a similar size to Gwenane Secondary School, with 1,224 learners against 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Potgietersrus Primary School is a similar size to Gwenane Secondary School, with 1,199 learners against 1,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwenane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Gwenane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gwenane 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
Gwenane Sec.school; Sekgakgapeng; Potgietersrus;
Postal
P.o. Box 2009; Mahwelereng
Telephone
015 483 8012
EMIS number
921120270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwenane 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 Gwenane Secondary School directly, on 015 483 8012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwenane 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 Gwenane Secondary School the best school in Potgietersrus?
On the numbers that are published, Gwenane Secondary School's 96.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGATI YA MOSHATE at 80.6%.
How many other schools are there in Potgietersrus besides Gwenane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.
How big are the classes at Gwenane Secondary School?
Gwenane Secondary School reported 1,114 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Gwenane Secondary School?
No. Gwenane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gwenane Secondary School's matric results like?
Gwenane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. That's up from 78.4% in 2023.
Is Gwenane Secondary School a public or private school?
Gwenane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwenane Secondary School?
You can call 015 483 8012. It is located at Gwenane Sec.school; Sekgakgapeng; Potgietersrus;.
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