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Phomolong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makotopong, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Phomolong Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Makotopong, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.7%.

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

In Makotopong, Polokwane, Phomolong Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

512
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 49 learners from Phomolong Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023332987.9%
2024272696.3%
2025494183.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phomolong Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10110.0%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2020100.0%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics77100.0%
Geography1414100.0%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Phomolong Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 512; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phomolong Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 512; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phomolong Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phomolong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 512; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Phomolong Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phomolong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 512; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phomolong Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 512; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phomolong Secondary School's 83.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phomolong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phomolong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phomolong Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 512; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phomolong Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Phomolong Secondary School for 2027

Phomolong 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
Stand No.388, Phomolong Section, Makotopong Village
Postal
P.o. Box 178; Rozano
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923241153

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phomolong 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 Phomolong Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phomolong 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 Phomolong Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Phomolong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.7% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Phomolong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Phomolong Secondary School?
Phomolong Secondary School reported 512 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Phomolong Secondary School?
No. Phomolong Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phomolong Secondary School's matric results like?
Phomolong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.7%, in 2025. That's down from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Phomolong Secondary School a public or private school?
Phomolong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phomolong Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No.388, Phomolong Section, Makotopong Village.
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