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Piet N. Aphane Secondary School

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

Piet N. Aphane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gompies. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97%.

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

In Gompies, Piet N. Aphane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

765
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Piet N. Aphane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Piet N. Aphane Secondary School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023584882.8%
2024807897.5%
2025666497.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Piet N. Aphane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302480.0%
Mathematical Literacy5050100.0%
Physical Sciences2020100.0%
Life Sciences554378.2%
Agricultural Sciences555294.5%
Accounting252080.0%
Business Studies252496.0%
Economics252184.0%
Geography3535100.0%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 765; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 765; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 97%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 765; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 765; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 765; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Gompies

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

  • Madika Primary School is a similar size to Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, with 658 learners against 765; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dipofung Primary School is a similar size to Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, with 601 learners against 765; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phalakgoro Mothoa Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 535 compared with 765; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Magatle Primary School teaches fewer learners than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School, 534 compared with 765; is a public primary school, a different phase than Piet N. Aphane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moropa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 528 learners against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 765; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.8% against Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's 97%.
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 Piet N. Aphane Secondary School for 2027

Because Piet N. Aphane 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
Magatle Village; Zebediela;
Postal
Area 79; P.o. Gompies
Telephone
082 585 3620
EMIS number
921230566

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Piet N. Aphane 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 Piet N. Aphane Secondary School directly, on 082 585 3620, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Piet N. Aphane 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 Piet N. Aphane Secondary School the best school in Gompies?
On the numbers that are published, Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97% is lower than PHALAKGORO MOTHOA's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gompies besides Piet N. Aphane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gompies, including Madika.
How big are the classes at Piet N. Aphane Secondary School?
Piet N. Aphane Secondary School reported 765 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Piet N. Aphane Secondary School?
No. Piet N. Aphane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's matric results like?
Piet N. Aphane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is Piet N. Aphane Secondary School a public or private school?
Piet N. Aphane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Piet N. Aphane Secondary School?
You can call 082 585 3620. It is located at Magatle Village; Zebediela;.
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