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Phutakwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamatsimela, Apel, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Phutakwe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Gamatsimela, Apel. Its last matric group achieved a 79.6% pass rate.

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Phutakwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamatsimela, Apel. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

314
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phutakwe 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 54 learners from Phutakwe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023563358.9%
2024413073.2%
2025544379.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Phutakwe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Phutakwe Secondary School's 314; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Phutakwe Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Phutakwe Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 314; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Phutakwe Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutakwe Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Phutakwe Secondary School's 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Phutakwe Secondary School's 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Phutakwe Secondary School's 79.6%.

Apel

Zooming into Apel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Phutakwe Secondary School.

  • Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutakwe Secondary School, 972 compared with 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Phutakwe Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Maphuthe Primary School is a similar size to Phutakwe Secondary School, with 376 learners against 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nkotsane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phutakwe Secondary School, at 320 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Moshiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Phutakwe Secondary School, at 222 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutakwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diphale Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Phutakwe Secondary School, 209 compared with 314, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Phutakwe Secondary School for 2027

Phutakwe 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
Mohlaletse; Gamatsimela;
Postal
P.o. Box 471; Apel739
Telephone
082 339 6854
EMIS number
925610223

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phutakwe 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 Phutakwe Secondary School directly, on 082 339 6854, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phutakwe 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 Phutakwe Secondary School the best school in Apel?
On the numbers that are published, Phutakwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.6% is lower than MPHELA 'A MARUMO's 84.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Apel besides Phutakwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Apel, including Mphela 'A Marumo.
How big are the classes at Phutakwe Secondary School?
Phutakwe Secondary School reported 314 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Phutakwe Secondary School?
No. Phutakwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phutakwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Phutakwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's up from 58.9% in 2023.
Is Phutakwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Phutakwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phutakwe Secondary School?
You can call 082 339 6854. It is located at Mohlaletse; Gamatsimela;.
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