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Mathew Phosa Secondary School

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

Mathew Phosa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bochum, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mathew Phosa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bochum, Polokwane, Mathew Phosa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,158
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mathew Phosa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mathew Phosa Secondary School entered 187 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313710778.1%
202414613189.7%
202518717090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mathew Phosa Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1468558.2%
Physical Sciences11910588.2%
Life Sciences11911596.6%
Agricultural Sciences11911596.6%
Accounting272696.3%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics272696.3%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is a similar size to Mathew Phosa Secondary School, with 1,466 learners against 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathew Phosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is a similar size to Mathew Phosa Secondary School, with 1,342 learners against 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mathew Phosa Secondary School, at 1,254 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathew Phosa Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,158; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mathew Phosa Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 1,158; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mathew Phosa Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathew Phosa Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathew Phosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathew Phosa Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathew Phosa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathew Phosa Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 1,158; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathew Phosa 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 Mathew Phosa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mathew Phosa 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
Stand No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum
Postal
Pbag 88, Bochum
Telephone
99
EMIS number
992201304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathew Phosa 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 Mathew Phosa Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathew Phosa 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 Mathew Phosa Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mathew Phosa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.9% 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 Mathew Phosa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mathew Phosa Secondary School?
Mathew Phosa Secondary School reported 1,158 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mathew Phosa Secondary School?
No. Mathew Phosa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathew Phosa Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathew Phosa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Mathew Phosa Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathew Phosa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathew Phosa Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum.
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