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Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gaphooko, Paulusweg, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gaphooko, Paulusweg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 65%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Gaphooko, Paulusweg, Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

358
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 60 matric candidates from Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 65% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023493877.6%
2024744459.5%
2025603965.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352160.0%
Mathematical Literacy392359.0%
Physical Sciences352160.0%
Life Sciences745371.6%
Geography745777.0%
History392461.5%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 358; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 358; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 358; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 358; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.

Paulusweg

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

  • Sebelaolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramaite Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, 665 compared with 358; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Celeste Academy Of Excellence is noticeably bigger, teaching 515 learners against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 358, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Mphuma Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, 503 compared with 358; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.3% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.
  • Machepelele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School, at 472 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86% against Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's 65%.
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 Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School for 2027

Pelo Ya Kgomo 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
Ha Phooko Village; Paulsweg; Soetfontein;
Postal
P.o. Box 357 ; Paulsweg
Telephone
083 759 4742
EMIS number
919341107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pelo Ya Kgomo 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 Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School directly, on 083 759 4742, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pelo Ya Kgomo 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 Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School the best school in Paulusweg?
On the numbers that are published, Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65% is lower than MACHEPELELE's 86%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Paulusweg besides Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Paulusweg, including Sebelaolo.
How big are the classes at Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School?
Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School reported 358 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School?
No. Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's matric results like?
Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65%, in 2025. That's down from 77.6% in 2023.
Is Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School a public or private school?
Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pelo Ya Kgomo Secondary School?
You can call 083 759 4742. It is located at Ha Phooko Village; Paulsweg; Soetfontein;.
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