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Phosane Secondary School

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

Welcome to Phosane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mafefe, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phosane Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phosane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mafefe, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

212
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phosane 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

Of the 25 learners from Phosane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231919100.0%
2024242291.7%
2025251872.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phosane Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy222090.9%
Life Sciences242083.3%
Geography242395.8%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Phosane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phosane Secondary School's 72%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phosane Secondary School's 72%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phosane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Phosane Secondary School's 72%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phosane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phosane Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phosane Secondary School's 72%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phosane Secondary School's 72%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phosane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phosane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Phosane Secondary School's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phosane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Phosane Secondary School for 2027

Because Phosane 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
Mafefe Motsane
Postal
P.o. Box 209; Mafefe
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923261072

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phosane 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 Phosane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phosane 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 Phosane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Phosane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72% 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 Phosane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Phosane Secondary School?
Phosane Secondary School reported 212 learners and 6 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 Phosane Secondary School?
No. Phosane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phosane Secondary School's matric results like?
Phosane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Phosane Secondary School a public or private school?
Phosane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phosane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mafefe Motsane.
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