Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Ventersdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Phiri Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Ventersdorp, Phiri Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Of the 90 learners from Phiri Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 82 | 83.7% |
| 2024 | 106 | 74 | 69.8% |
| 2025 | 90 | 76 | 84.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Phiri Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 18 | 47.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 52 | 76.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 14 | 58.3% |
| Life Sciences | 92 | 52 | 56.5% |
| Accounting | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 106 | 91 | 85.8% |
| History | 68 | 67 | 98.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 106 | 106 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Phiri Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Phiri Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.