Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Phutitlou Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Polokwane, Phutitlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Phutitlou Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 64.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 32 | 78.0% |
| 2024 | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| 2025 | 42 | 27 | 64.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Phutitlou Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Life Sciences | 34 | 31 | 91.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Geography | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phutitlou Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Phutitlou Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.