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Phatlhoso High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Next To The Graveyard, Motswedi, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Phatlhoso High School is a public secondary school in Next To The Graveyard, Motswedi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.5%.

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

Located in Next To The Graveyard, Motswedi, Phatlhoso High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

161
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phatlhoso High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 19 matric candidates from Phatlhoso High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232121100.0%
2024181688.9%
2025191789.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phatlhoso High School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Life Sciences181477.8%
Agricultural Sciences181688.9%
Geography181794.4%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Phatlhoso High School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 1,836 compared with 161; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Phatlhoso High School's 89.5%).
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 1,537 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Phatlhoso High School's 161; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Phatlhoso High School's 89.5%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Phatlhoso High School's 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 1,347 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Motswedi

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

  • Motswedi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 863 compared with 161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.7% against Phatlhoso High School's 89.5%.
  • Borakalalo Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 418 learners against Phatlhoso High School's 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Menwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 390 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lobatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 254 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Marekwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phatlhoso High School, 230 compared with 161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phatlhoso High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Phatlhoso High School for 2027

Because Phatlhoso High School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 117 Motladiile Section, Next To The Graveyard, Lehurutshe, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X1003, Motswedi, 2870
Telephone
066 384 4000
EMIS number
600101630

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phatlhoso High 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 Phatlhoso High School directly, on 066 384 4000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phatlhoso High 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 Phatlhoso High School the best school in Motswedi?
On the numbers that are published, Phatlhoso High School's matric pass rate of 89.5% is lower than MOTSWEDI HIGH SCHOOL's 92.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Motswedi besides Phatlhoso High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Motswedi, including Motswedi High School.
How big are the classes at Phatlhoso High School?
Phatlhoso High School reported 161 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Phatlhoso High School?
No. Phatlhoso High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phatlhoso High School's matric results like?
Phatlhoso High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Phatlhoso High School a public or private school?
Phatlhoso High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phatlhoso High School?
You can call 066 384 4000. It is located at Stand No 117 Motladiile Section, Next To The Graveyard, Lehurutshe, 1747.
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