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Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School

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

Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Dennilton. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.8%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dennilton, Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

298
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 38 learners from Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023442250.0%
2024393487.2%
2025383386.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211885.7%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences292275.9%
Accounting9666.7%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics10990.0%
Geography302996.7%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

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

  • Thlako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School, 1,314 compared with 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School, 1,191 compared with 298; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 86.8%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,019 learners against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's 86.8%.
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 Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ngwato-A-Mphela 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
400 Uitspanning
Postal
Po Box 1791
Telephone
076 112 9470
EMIS number
996606711
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ngwato-A-Mphela 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 Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School directly, on 076 112 9470, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ngwato-A-Mphela 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 Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.8% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School?
Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School reported 298 learners and 9 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 Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School?
No. Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's matric results like?
Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.8%, in 2025. That's up from 50% in 2023.
Is Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ngwato-A-Mphela Secondary School?
You can call 076 112 9470. It is located at 400 Uitspanning.
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