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Ngulu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sephakuvillage, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Sephakuvillage, Groblersdal, Ngulu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.1%.

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

Ngulu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sephakuvillage, Groblersdal. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

499
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngulu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Ngulu Secondary School entered 77 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685580.9%
2024595288.1%
2025776483.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngulu Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14642.9%
Mathematical Literacy453475.6%
Physical Sciences141178.6%
Life Sciences322887.5%
Geography454293.3%
History2727100.0%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Ngulu Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 499; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ngulu Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 499; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngulu Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Ngulu Secondary School's 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 499; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngulu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against Ngulu Secondary School's 499; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Ngulu Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngulu Secondary School, 1,271 compared with 499; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Ngulu Secondary School's 83.1%.
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 Ngulu Secondary School for 2027

Ngulu Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Frisgewaght; Sephaku Village;165;
Postal
P.o. Box 492; Motetema
Telephone
013 269 0025
EMIS number
924651279

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngulu 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 Ngulu Secondary School directly, on 013 269 0025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngulu 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 Ngulu Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Ngulu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.1% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Ngulu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Ngulu Secondary School?
Ngulu Secondary School reported 499 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Ngulu Secondary School?
No. Ngulu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngulu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngulu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.9% since 2023.
Is Ngulu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngulu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngulu Secondary School?
You can call 013 269 0025. It is located at Frisgewaght; Sephaku Village;165;.
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