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Ngakana Secondary School

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

Ngakana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Madietane, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 73.4% pass rate.

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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.

370
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ngakana 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, 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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023443784.1%
2024786279.5%
2025795873.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362158.3%
Mathematical Literacy423173.8%
Physical Sciences262388.5%
Life Sciences785367.9%
Agricultural Sciences423481.0%
Geography787697.4%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Ngakana Secondary School's 370; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Ngakana Secondary School's 370; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Ngakana Secondary School's 370; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngakana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Ngakana Secondary School's 370; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 370; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 370; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 370; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ngakana Secondary School's 73.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 370; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngakana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 370; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngakana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngakana Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 370; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngakana 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 Ngakana Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Seshego; Ga - Matlala; Madietane;317
Postal
P/Bag X30; Bakone
Telephone
079 206 6432
EMIS number
922250805

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngakana 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 Ngakana Secondary School directly, on 079 206 6432, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngakana 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 Ngakana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ngakana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.4% 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 Ngakana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ngakana Secondary School?
Ngakana Secondary School reported 370 learners and 12 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 Ngakana Secondary School?
No. Ngakana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngakana Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngakana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.4%, in 2025. That's down from 84.1% in 2023.
Is Ngakana Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngakana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngakana Secondary School?
You can call 079 206 6432. It is located at Seshego; Ga - Matlala; Madietane;317.
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