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Nkgonyeletse Secondary School

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

In Marishane, Nkgonyeletse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 63.3% pass rate.

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

Nkgonyeletse Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Marishane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

320
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkgonyeletse 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

Nkgonyeletse Secondary School entered 49 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 63.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023503876.0%
2024564885.7%
2025493163.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkgonyeletse Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221672.7%
Mathematical Literacy342985.3%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Agricultural Sciences423481.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Economics352880.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 320; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 63.3%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 320; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 320; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 320; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 320; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marishane

Zooming into Marishane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 320; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 63.3%.
  • Kgaladi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School, 1,046 compared with 320; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopedibapedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 320, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgoshimoroangoato Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 793 learners against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 320; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 63.3%.
  • Serokoloana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 679 learners against Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's 320; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkgonyeletse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Nkgonyeletse Secondary School for 2027

Nkgonyeletse 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
Nebo; Ga-Mashabela; Malegasane;
Postal
P.o. Box 487; Marishane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924642329

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkgonyeletse 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 Nkgonyeletse Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkgonyeletse 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 Nkgonyeletse Secondary School the best school in Marishane?
On the numbers that are published, Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 63.3% is lower than KGOSHIMOROANGOATO's 94.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marishane besides Nkgonyeletse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marishane, including Rantobeng.
How big are the classes at Nkgonyeletse Secondary School?
Nkgonyeletse Secondary School reported 320 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Nkgonyeletse Secondary School?
No. Nkgonyeletse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkgonyeletse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.3%, in 2025. That's down from 76% in 2023.
Is Nkgonyeletse Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkgonyeletse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkgonyeletse Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nebo; Ga-Mashabela; Malegasane;.
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