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John Petro Secondary School

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

In Gamachikiri, Mahwelereng, John Petro Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 73.1% pass rate.

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

John Petro Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamachikiri, Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

381
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

John Petro 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

John Petro Secondary School entered 52 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023564580.4%
2024655178.5%
2025523873.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

John Petro Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17423.5%
Mathematical Literacy484083.3%
Physical Sciences11763.6%
Life Sciences302170.0%
Economics543361.1%
Geography655381.5%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how John Petro Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against John Petro Secondary School's 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Petro Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Petro Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 381; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against John Petro Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Petro Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against John Petro Secondary School's 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Zooming into Mahwelereng, here are 5 other schools to compare against John Petro Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against John Petro Secondary School's 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than John Petro Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 381; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against John Petro Secondary School's 73.1%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against John Petro Secondary School's 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than John Petro Secondary School, 1,138 compared with 381; is a public primary school, a different phase than John Petro Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against John Petro Secondary School's 381; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.1% against John Petro Secondary School's 73.1%.
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 John Petro Secondary School for 2027

Because John Petro Secondary School 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
10001 Machikiri Village
Postal
P.o. Box 451; Mahwelereng
Telephone
071 541 2466
EMIS number
906120409

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at John Petro 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 John Petro Secondary School directly, on 071 541 2466, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to John Petro 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 John Petro Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, John Petro Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.1% is lower than EBENEZER's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides John Petro Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at John Petro Secondary School?
John Petro Secondary School reported 381 learners and 11 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 John Petro Secondary School?
No. John Petro Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are John Petro Secondary School's matric results like?
John Petro Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.1%, in 2025. That's down from 80.4% in 2023.
Is John Petro Secondary School a public or private school?
John Petro Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact John Petro Secondary School?
You can call 071 541 2466. It is located at 10001 Machikiri Village.
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