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Ngwanaseala Secondary School

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

In Gamolepo, Polokwane, Ngwanaseala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 61.3% pass rate.

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

Ngwanaseala Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamolepo, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

167
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ngwanaseala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 31 learners from Ngwanaseala Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 61.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023302686.7%
2024383181.6%
2025311961.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ngwanaseala Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8787.5%
Mathematical Literacy312477.4%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences393179.5%
Agricultural Sciences393179.5%
Geography353085.7%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Ngwanaseala Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanaseala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanaseala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ngwanaseala Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 61.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanaseala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanaseala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Ngwanaseala Secondary School's 167; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwanaseala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ngwanaseala Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ngwanaseala 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
Sekgweng Village
Postal
P.o. Box 2856; Pietersburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923241115

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwanaseala 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 Ngwanaseala Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwanaseala 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 Ngwanaseala Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwanaseala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.3% 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 Ngwanaseala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ngwanaseala Secondary School?
Ngwanaseala Secondary School reported 167 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Ngwanaseala Secondary School?
No. Ngwanaseala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwanaseala Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngwanaseala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.3%, in 2025. That's down from 86.7% in 2023.
Is Ngwanaseala Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwanaseala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwanaseala Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Sekgweng Village.
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