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High School Piet Potgieter

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

In Potgietersrus, Mokopane, High School Piet Potgieter operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

High School Piet Potgieter is a public secondary school serving families in and around Potgietersrus, Mokopane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

935
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Piet Potgieter sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact High School Piet Potgieter for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 124 matric candidates from High School Piet Potgieter sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313712289.1%
202412211795.9%
2025124124100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Piet Potgieter reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534992.5%
Mathematical Literacy696898.6%
Physical Sciences463780.4%
Life Sciences757194.7%
Accounting171694.1%
Business Studies544990.7%
Geography2626100.0%
History302790.0%
English First Additional Language8787100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against High School Piet Potgieter.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against High School Piet Potgieter's 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Piet Potgieter, 1,572 compared with 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Piet Potgieter, 1,445 compared with 935; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against High School Piet Potgieter's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Piet Potgieter, 1,429 compared with 935; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 1,272 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokopane

Zooming into Mokopane, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Piet Potgieter.

  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 1,272 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kgopedinota Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 1,222 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Johannes Masibe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 1,073 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ithuteng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 1,067 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Piet Potgieter; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D.g. Tsebe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Piet Potgieter, at 947 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against High School Piet Potgieter's 100%.
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 High School Piet Potgieter for 2027

Because High School Piet Potgieter is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Voortrekkerweg; Geyserstraat; Potgietersrus;
Postal
P/Bag X2478; Portgietersrus
Telephone
015 491 3201
EMIS number
906120331

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Piet Potgieter?
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 High School Piet Potgieter directly, on 015 491 3201, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Piet Potgieter?
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 High School Piet Potgieter the best school in Mokopane?
On the numbers that are published, High School Piet Potgieter's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of D.G. TSEBE at 77.8%.
How many other schools are there in Mokopane besides High School Piet Potgieter?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokopane, including Potgietersrus Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at High School Piet Potgieter?
High School Piet Potgieter reported 935 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 High School Piet Potgieter?
Yes, High School Piet Potgieter is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are High School Piet Potgieter's matric results like?
High School Piet Potgieter's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 89.1% in 2023.
Is High School Piet Potgieter a public or private school?
High School Piet Potgieter is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Piet Potgieter?
You can call 015 491 3201. It is located at H/V Voortrekkerweg; Geyserstraat; Potgietersrus;.
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