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J.k. Tabane Secondary School

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

J.k. Tabane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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

In Polokwane, J.k. Tabane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

726
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, J.k. Tabane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 95 matric candidates from J.k. Tabane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023877586.2%
2024868093.0%
2025957781.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against J.k. Tabane Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 726; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against J.k. Tabane Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 726; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against J.k. Tabane Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 726; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.k. Tabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 726; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against J.k. Tabane Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 726; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.k. Tabane 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 726; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against J.k. Tabane Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 726; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against J.k. Tabane Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 726; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.k. Tabane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 726; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.k. Tabane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.k. Tabane Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 726; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.k. Tabane 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School for 2027

J.k. Tabane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hweleshaneg; Ga Mphahlele;
Postal
P.o. Box 1187; Chuenespoort
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260239

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J.k. Tabane 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J.k. Tabane 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, J.k. Tabane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at J.k. Tabane Secondary School?
J.k. Tabane Secondary School reported 726 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 J.k. Tabane Secondary School?
No. J.k. Tabane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are J.k. Tabane Secondary School's matric results like?
J.k. Tabane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. That's down from 86.2% in 2023.
Is J.k. Tabane Secondary School a public or private school?
J.k. Tabane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J.k. Tabane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Hweleshaneg; Ga Mphahlele;.
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