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Petanenge Secondary School

Public secondary school · Letaba, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Petanenge Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Letaba. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Petanenge Secondary School is a public secondary school in Letaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

491
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Petanenge Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 34 learners from Petanenge Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393794.9%
2024444397.7%
20253434100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Petanenge Secondary School reported results in 4 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy444397.7%
Geography444090.9%
History444193.2%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Petanenge Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Petanenge Secondary School's 100%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petanenge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petanenge Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Petanenge Secondary School's 100%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Petanenge Secondary School's 100%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petanenge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Letaba

Zooming into Letaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Petanenge Secondary School.

  • Khujwana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petanenge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matimu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Petanenge Secondary School, 1,326 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Petanenge Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ritavi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Petanenge Secondary School, 1,312 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petanenge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matlhari Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 985 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Petanenge Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ponani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 892 learners against Petanenge Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Petanenge Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Petanenge Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Petanenge 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
Petaneng Village;Stand 50001;Nkuna Tribal Authority
Postal
P/Bag X 3956; Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530259

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Petanenge 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 Petanenge Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Petanenge 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 Petanenge Secondary School the best school in Letaba?
On the numbers that are published, Petanenge Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATIMU at 92.8%.
How many other schools are there in Letaba besides Petanenge Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Letaba, including Khujwana.
How big are the classes at Petanenge Secondary School?
Petanenge Secondary School reported 491 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Petanenge Secondary School?
No. Petanenge Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Petanenge Secondary School's matric results like?
Petanenge Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.9% in 2023.
Is Petanenge Secondary School a public or private school?
Petanenge Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Petanenge Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Petaneng Village;Stand 50001;Nkuna Tribal Authority.
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