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Phaladingoe Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Mapela, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phaladingoe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mapela. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.9%.

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Phaladingoe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mapela. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

614
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phaladingoe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Phaladingoe Secondary School entered 98 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20237575100.0%
20244343100.0%
2025989293.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phaladingoe Secondary School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141285.7%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Phaladingoe Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaladingoe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaladingoe Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaladingoe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaladingoe Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 614; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaladingoe Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaladingoe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 614; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaladingoe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mapela

Zooming into Mapela, here are 2 other schools to compare against Phaladingoe Secondary School.

  • Raowele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaladingoe Secondary School, at 482 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Matsogella Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 171 learners against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 614; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.5% against Phaladingoe Secondary School's 93.9%.
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 Phaladingoe Secondary School for 2027

Phaladingoe 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
Mashahleng, Mapela, 0610
Telephone
073 284 4760
EMIS number
991102203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phaladingoe 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 Phaladingoe Secondary School directly, on 073 284 4760, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phaladingoe 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 Phaladingoe Secondary School the best school in Mapela?
On the numbers that are published, Phaladingoe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than RAOWELE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mapela besides Phaladingoe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Mapela, including Raowele.
How big are the classes at Phaladingoe Secondary School?
Phaladingoe Secondary School reported 614 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Phaladingoe Secondary School?
No. Phaladingoe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phaladingoe Secondary School's matric results like?
Phaladingoe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Phaladingoe Secondary School a public or private school?
Phaladingoe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phaladingoe Secondary School?
You can call 073 284 4760. It is located at Mashahleng, Mapela, 0610.
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