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Mankoeng Secondary School

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

In Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Mankoeng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 89.8% pass rate.

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

Mankoeng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamamabolo, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

371
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mankoeng 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

Mankoeng Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322990.6%
2024282589.3%
2025595389.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mankoeng Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11981.8%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences10770.0%
Life Sciences181688.9%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics181477.8%
Geography2828100.0%
English First Additional Language2828100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Mankoeng Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mankoeng Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mankoeng Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankoeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Mankoeng Secondary School's 89.8%).
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankoeng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mankoeng Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mankoeng Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mankoeng Secondary School's 89.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankoeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankoeng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Mankoeng Secondary School's 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mankoeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mankoeng Secondary School for 2027

Because Mankoeng 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
Mongoaneng Village; Ga-Mamabolo;
Postal
P/Bag X1103; Sovenga
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240648

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mankoeng 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 Mankoeng Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mankoeng 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 Mankoeng Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mankoeng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.8% 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 Mankoeng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mankoeng Secondary School?
Mankoeng Secondary School reported 371 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Mankoeng Secondary School?
No. Mankoeng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mankoeng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mankoeng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.6% since 2023.
Is Mankoeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mankoeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mankoeng Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mongoaneng Village; Ga-Mamabolo;.
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