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Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School

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

Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Seshego, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 94.5% pass rate.

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

In Seshego, Polokwane, Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

342
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School entered 55 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464087.0%
2024272592.6%
2025555294.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11981.8%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences11872.7%
Life Sciences271970.4%
Business Studies161593.8%
Geography272696.3%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn South district

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 342; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's 94.5%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 342; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's 94.5%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School for 2027

Peter Nchabeleng 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
Stand 608; Zone 8; Seshego;
Postal
P.o. Box 267; Seshego
Telephone
015 223 0300
EMIS number
922222497

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Peter Nchabeleng 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 Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School directly, on 015 223 0300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Peter Nchabeleng 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 Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.5% 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 Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School?
Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School reported 342 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School?
No. Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's matric results like?
Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.5%, in 2025. That's up from 87% in 2023.
Is Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School a public or private school?
Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Peter Nchabeleng Secondary School?
You can call 015 223 0300. It is located at Stand 608; Zone 8; Seshego;.
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