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Phokanoka Secondary School

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

Phokanoka Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Groblersdal. Its last matric group achieved a 90% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Phokanoka Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Groblersdal, Phokanoka Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

819
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phokanoka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 90 matric candidates from Phokanoka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023736183.6%
2024867283.7%
2025908190.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phokanoka Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261142.3%
Mathematical Literacy615996.7%
Physical Sciences261557.7%
Life Sciences695376.8%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics615895.1%
Geography878698.9%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Phokanoka Secondary School's 90%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

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

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phokanoka Secondary School, 1,446 compared with 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phokanoka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phokanoka Secondary School, 1,285 compared with 819; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.1% against Phokanoka Secondary School's 90%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Phokanoka Secondary School's 819; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Phokanoka Secondary School's 90%.
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 Phokanoka Secondary School for 2027

Phokanoka Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Luckau B Village
Postal
P.o. Box 101; Boleu
Telephone
072 126 1198
EMIS number
924651262

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phokanoka 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 Phokanoka Secondary School directly, on 072 126 1198, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phokanoka 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 Phokanoka Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Phokanoka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Phokanoka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Phokanoka Secondary School?
Phokanoka Secondary School reported 819 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Phokanoka Secondary School?
No. Phokanoka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phokanoka Secondary School's matric results like?
Phokanoka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90%, in 2025. That's up from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Phokanoka Secondary School a public or private school?
Phokanoka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phokanoka Secondary School?
You can call 072 126 1198. It is located at Luckau B Village.
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