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Mphachue Secondary School

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

Mphachue Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamphahlele, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.2%.

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

Located in Gamphahlele, Polokwane, Mphachue Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

349
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mphachue 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, 41 matric candidates from Mphachue Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023513568.6%
2024674364.2%
2025413790.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mphachue Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231252.2%
Mathematical Literacy442761.4%
Physical Sciences9555.6%
Life Sciences673044.8%
Agricultural Sciences574273.7%
Accounting10880.0%
Geography584781.0%
English First Additional Language676597.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 349; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mphachue Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 349; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mphachue Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphachue Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 349; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mphachue Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphachue 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 Mphachue Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 349; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mphachue Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 349; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mphachue Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphachue Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphachue Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphachue Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 349; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphachue 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 Mphachue Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphachue 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
Mogodi Ga Mphahlele
Postal
P.o. Box 1134; Chuniespoort
Telephone
071 656 4019
EMIS number
923260949

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphachue 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 Mphachue Secondary School directly, on 071 656 4019, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphachue 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 Mphachue Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mphachue Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.2% 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 Mphachue Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mphachue Secondary School?
Mphachue Secondary School reported 349 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mphachue Secondary School?
No. Mphachue Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mphachue Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphachue Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. That's up from 68.6% in 2023.
Is Mphachue Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphachue Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphachue Secondary School?
You can call 071 656 4019. It is located at Mogodi Ga Mphahlele.
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