Public secondary school · Madietane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ngakana Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Madietane, Polokwane, Ngakana Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 79 matric candidates from Ngakana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44 | 37 | 84.1% |
| 2024 | 78 | 62 | 79.5% |
| 2025 | 79 | 58 | 73.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ngakana Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 36 | 21 | 58.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 42 | 31 | 73.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| Life Sciences | 78 | 53 | 67.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 42 | 34 | 81.0% |
| Geography | 78 | 76 | 97.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 78 | 78 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ngakana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Ngakana 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.