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Phoroane Secondary School

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

Phoroane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mahwibitswanesection, Masemola. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Mahwibitswanesection, Masemola, Phoroane Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

417
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phoroane 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 44 learners from Phoroane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023373697.3%
2024433990.7%
2025443886.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phoroane Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12758.3%
Mathematical Literacy312993.5%
Physical Sciences8787.5%
Life Sciences433683.7%
Agricultural Sciences423685.7%
Geography363391.7%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Phoroane Secondary School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Phoroane Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Phoroane Secondary School's 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Phoroane Secondary School's 417; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Phoroane Secondary School's 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Phoroane Secondary School's 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Masemola

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

  • Mahwetse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoroane Secondary School, 714 compared with 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Phoroane Secondary School's 86.4%.
  • Kgoogo Primary School is a similar size to Phoroane Secondary School, with 484 learners against 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ekele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phoroane Secondary School, at 388 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phoroane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • The Future Comprehensive Combined School is a similar size to Phoroane Secondary School, with 338 learners against 417, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Matlebjoane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phoroane Secondary School, at 329 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phoroane Secondary School's 86.4%.
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 Phoroane Secondary School for 2027

Phoroane 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
Nebo; Masemola; Mahwibitswane;
Postal
P.o. Box 420; Masemola1060
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924642480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phoroane 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 Phoroane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phoroane 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 Phoroane Secondary School the best school in Masemola?
On the numbers that are published, Phoroane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than MATLEBJOANE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Masemola besides Phoroane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Masemola, including Mahwetse.
How big are the classes at Phoroane Secondary School?
Phoroane Secondary School reported 417 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Phoroane Secondary School?
No. Phoroane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phoroane Secondary School's matric results like?
Phoroane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. That's down from 97.3% in 2023.
Is Phoroane Secondary School a public or private school?
Phoroane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phoroane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nebo; Masemola; Mahwibitswane;.
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