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Phaswana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sibasa, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phaswana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sibasa, Makhado. Its last matric group achieved a 92.1% pass rate.

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Phaswana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sibasa, Makhado. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,125
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phaswana 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

Phaswana Secondary School entered 165 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023646398.4%
202412211896.7%
202516515292.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Phaswana Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Phaswana Secondary School's 1,125; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Phaswana Secondary School's 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Phaswana Secondary School's 1,125; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phaswana Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%).
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaswana Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaswana Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phaswana Secondary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaswana Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phaswana Secondary School, 2,091 compared with 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Phaswana Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 1,125; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phaswana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is a similar size to Phaswana Secondary School, with 1,521 learners against 1,125; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phaswana Secondary School, at 1,458 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1%.
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 Phaswana Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phaswana 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
Sibasa
Postal
P/Bag X2331; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 3506
EMIS number
930351425

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phaswana 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 Phaswana Secondary School directly, on 015 963 3506, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phaswana 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 Phaswana Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Phaswana Secondary School's 92.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIVHASE at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Phaswana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Phaswana Secondary School?
Phaswana Secondary School reported 1,125 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Phaswana Secondary School?
No. Phaswana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phaswana Secondary School's matric results like?
Phaswana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's down from 98.4% in 2023.
Is Phaswana Secondary School a public or private school?
Phaswana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phaswana Secondary School?
You can call 015 963 3506. It is located at Sibasa.
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