Public secondary school · Polongvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 23 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 43 | 86.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Phaahla Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 10 | 76.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 34 | 28 | 82.4% |
| Accounting | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Geography | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| History | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phaahla Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.