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Phiriagae Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ntwane, Glencowie, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Ntwane, Glencowie, Phiriagae Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 47.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phiriagae Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phiriagae Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ntwane, Glencowie. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

177
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phiriagae Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Phiriagae Secondary School entered 17 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 47.1% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023311651.6%
2024181266.7%
202517847.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Phiriagae Secondary School's 47.1%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 177; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Glencowie

Zooming into Glencowie, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phiriagae Secondary School.

  • Ponti Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 880 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Phiriagae Secondary School's 47.1%.
  • Thoto Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 404 learners against Phiriagae Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Legaletlwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 387 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.6% against Phiriagae Secondary School's 47.1%.
  • Sedikwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 341 learners against Phiriagae Secondary School's 177; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phiriagae Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Seopo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phiriagae Secondary School, 281 compared with 177; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phiriagae Secondary School's 47.1%.
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 Phiriagae Secondary School for 2027

Because Phiriagae Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ntwane; Tweefontein; Glen Cowie East;
Postal
P.o. Box 655; Glen Cowie1061
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924642466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phiriagae 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 Phiriagae Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phiriagae 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 Phiriagae Secondary School the best school in Glencowie?
On the numbers that are published, Phiriagae Secondary School's matric pass rate of 47.1% is lower than PONTI's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Glencowie besides Phiriagae Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Glencowie, including Ponti.
How big are the classes at Phiriagae Secondary School?
Phiriagae Secondary School reported 177 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Phiriagae Secondary School?
No. Phiriagae Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phiriagae Secondary School's matric results like?
Phiriagae Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 47.1%, in 2025. That's down from 51.6% in 2023.
Is Phiriagae Secondary School a public or private school?
Phiriagae Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phiriagae Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ntwane; Tweefontein; Glen Cowie East;.
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