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Mankgakgatla Secondary School

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

Mankgakgatla Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lethalenlvillage, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.2% pass rate.

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

In Lethalenlvillage, Polokwane, Mankgakgatla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

497
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mankgakgatla 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, 53 matric candidates from Mankgakgatla Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023373594.6%
2024312993.5%
2025535196.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mankgakgatla Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy201995.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences312787.1%
Agricultural Sciences313096.8%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Mankgakgatla Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankgakgatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 497; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 497; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankgakgatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankgakgatla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mankgakgatla Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 497; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankgakgatla 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 Mankgakgatla Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mankgakgatla 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
Pickum-Wilhemshawe; Bochum District; Bochum;790
Postal
P.o. Box 22; Bochum
Telephone
076 321 8091
EMIS number
920210784

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mankgakgatla 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 Mankgakgatla Secondary School directly, on 076 321 8091, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mankgakgatla 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 Mankgakgatla Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mankgakgatla Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mankgakgatla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mankgakgatla Secondary School?
Mankgakgatla Secondary School reported 497 learners and 15 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 Mankgakgatla Secondary School?
No. Mankgakgatla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mankgakgatla Secondary School's matric results like?
Mankgakgatla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.6% since 2023.
Is Mankgakgatla Secondary School a public or private school?
Mankgakgatla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mankgakgatla Secondary School?
You can call 076 321 8091. It is located at Pickum-Wilhemshawe; Bochum District; Bochum;790.
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