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Phatametsane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phokoanevillage, Nebo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Phatametsane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phokoanevillage, Nebo. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Phokoanevillage, Nebo, Phatametsane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

401
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Phatametsane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phatametsane Secondary School entered 38 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023373286.5%
2024332987.9%
2025383797.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phatametsane Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15213.3%
Mathematical Literacy181688.9%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences332884.8%
Agricultural Sciences211990.5%
Geography191894.7%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Phatametsane Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Phatametsane Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nebo

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

  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thabong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatametsane Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,187 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatametsane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanamorulana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,116 learners against Phatametsane Secondary School's 401; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Phatametsane Secondary School's 97.4%.
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 Phatametsane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phatametsane 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
Phokoane Village; P.o. Stoffberg; Nebo;
Postal
P/Bag 116; Nebo
Telephone
079 122 3041
EMIS number
924642428

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phatametsane 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 Phatametsane Secondary School directly, on 079 122 3041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phatametsane 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 Phatametsane Secondary School the best school in Nebo?
On the numbers that are published, Phatametsane Secondary School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGAHLANAMORULANA at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Nebo besides Phatametsane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nebo, including Mannyetha.
How big are the classes at Phatametsane Secondary School?
Phatametsane Secondary School reported 401 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phatametsane Secondary School?
No. Phatametsane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phatametsane Secondary School's matric results like?
Phatametsane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. That's up from 86.5% in 2023.
Is Phatametsane Secondary School a public or private school?
Phatametsane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phatametsane Secondary School?
You can call 079 122 3041. It is located at Phokoane Village; P.o. Stoffberg; Nebo;.
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