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Phaahla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polongvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Phaahla Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polongvillage, Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 86% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Phaahla Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polongvillage, Burgersfort, Phaahla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

600
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phaahla Secondary School entered 50 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023252392.0%
2024343294.1%
2025504386.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phaahla Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131076.9%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences342882.4%
Accounting8450.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics8675.0%
Geography343294.1%
History242395.8%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Phaahla Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phaahla Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 600; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phaahla Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaahla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaahla Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaahla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaahla Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaahla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaahla Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Phaahla Secondary School's 600; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Phaahla Secondary School's 86%.
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 Phaahla Secondary School for 2027

Because Phaahla Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Pologong; Bothashoek;
Postal
P.o. Box 1417; Burgersfort
Telephone
079 291 9537
EMIS number
925620954

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phaahla 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 Phaahla Secondary School directly, on 079 291 9537, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phaahla 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 Phaahla Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Phaahla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Phaahla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Phaahla Secondary School?
Phaahla Secondary School reported 600 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phaahla Secondary School?
No. Phaahla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phaahla Secondary School's matric results like?
Phaahla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's down from 92% in 2023.
Is Phaahla Secondary School a public or private school?
Phaahla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phaahla Secondary School?
You can call 079 291 9537. It is located at Pologong; Bothashoek;.
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