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Ngwanallela Secondary School

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

Ngwanallela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ambergatevillage, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.6% pass rate.

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

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

207
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ngwanallela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ngwanallela Secondary School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342779.4%
2024322268.8%
2025414097.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ngwanallela Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics23521.7%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences201050.0%
Life Sciences322371.9%
Accounting1212100.0%
Economics322475.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Ngwanallela Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanallela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%).

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 207; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanallela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanallela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwanallela Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanallela 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 Ngwanallela Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ngwanallela 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
Ambergate; Matlala Thaba;450;
Postal
P.o. Box 246; Juno
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922251815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwanallela 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 Ngwanallela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwanallela 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 Ngwanallela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwanallela Secondary School's 97.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Ngwanallela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ngwanallela Secondary School?
Ngwanallela Secondary School reported 207 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ngwanallela Secondary School?
No. Ngwanallela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwanallela Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngwanallela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.6%, in 2025. That's up from 79.4% in 2023.
Is Ngwanallela Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwanallela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwanallela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ambergate; Matlala Thaba;450;.
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