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Phutlo Secondary School

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

Phutlo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gamphahlele, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 93.3% pass rate.

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

In Gamphahlele, Polokwane, Phutlo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

163
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Phutlo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Phutlo Secondary School entered 15 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231919100.0%
2024252288.0%
2025151493.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Phutlo Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy131184.6%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences252392.0%
Agricultural Sciences252288.0%
Geography211885.7%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 163; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phutlo Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 163; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phutlo Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutlo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 163; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Phutlo Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutlo 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 Phutlo Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 163; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Phutlo Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 163; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Phutlo Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutlo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutlo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phutlo Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 163; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phutlo 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 Phutlo Secondary School for 2027

Phutlo 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
01 Tjiane; Gamphahlele;
Postal
P.o. Box 3021; Chuenespoort
Telephone
082 977 9226
EMIS number
923261096

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phutlo 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 Phutlo Secondary School directly, on 082 977 9226, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phutlo 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 Phutlo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Phutlo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.3% 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 Phutlo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Phutlo Secondary School?
Phutlo Secondary School reported 163 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Phutlo Secondary School?
No. Phutlo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phutlo Secondary School's matric results like?
Phutlo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Phutlo Secondary School a public or private school?
Phutlo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phutlo Secondary School?
You can call 082 977 9226. It is located at 01 Tjiane; Gamphahlele;.
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