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Phagameng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nylstroom, Nylstroom, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Nylstroom, Phagameng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phagameng Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phagameng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nylstroom. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

2,114
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phagameng 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

Phagameng Secondary School entered 215 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328822377.4%
202422117679.6%
202521519590.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phagameng Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453373.3%
Mathematical Literacy17613677.3%
Physical Sciences412868.3%
Life Sciences1097266.1%
Agricultural Sciences131184.6%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies554174.5%
Economics252080.0%
Geography15213186.2%
History12210485.2%
English First Additional Language22122099.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Phagameng Secondary School.

  • Nelsonskop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,674 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is a similar size to Phagameng Secondary School, with 1,670 learners against 2,114; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Phagameng Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,620 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Phagameng Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Ditheku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hector Peterson Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,519 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nylstroom

Zooming into Nylstroom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phagameng Secondary School.

  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,620 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Phagameng Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Hector Peterson Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phagameng Secondary School, at 1,519 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lekkerbreek Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,327 learners against Phagameng Secondary School's 2,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dagbreek Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,315 learners against Phagameng Secondary School's 2,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maokeng Primary School teaches fewer learners than Phagameng Secondary School, 1,283 compared with 2,114; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phagameng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Phagameng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phagameng 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
Phagameng Township;Ntloge Str No 3845; Nylstroom;
Postal
P/Bag 1042; Nylstroom
Telephone
087 822 1877
EMIS number
907131270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phagameng 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 Phagameng Secondary School directly, on 087 822 1877, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phagameng 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 Phagameng Secondary School the best school in Nylstroom?
On the numbers that are published, Phagameng Secondary School's 90.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SOLOMON MAHLANGU at 85.2%.
How many other schools are there in Nylstroom besides Phagameng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nylstroom, including Solomon Mahlangu.
How big are the classes at Phagameng Secondary School?
Phagameng Secondary School reported 2,114 learners and 60 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 Phagameng Secondary School?
No. Phagameng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phagameng Secondary School's matric results like?
Phagameng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's up from 77.4% in 2023.
Is Phagameng Secondary School a public or private school?
Phagameng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phagameng Secondary School?
You can call 087 822 1877. It is located at Phagameng Township;Ntloge Str No 3845; Nylstroom;.
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