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Poo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sekodibeng, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Poo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sekodibeng, Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 88% pass rate.

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Poo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sekodibeng, Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,422
Learners
51
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Poo 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

Poo Secondary School entered 316 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202331221167.6%
202428924083.0%
202531627888.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Poo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1008989.0%
Mathematical Literacy19315479.8%
Physical Sciences968184.4%
Life Sciences24719880.2%
Agricultural Sciences23420587.6%
Accounting512956.9%
Business Studies464189.1%
Economics463167.4%
Geography15614089.7%
English First Additional Language292292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Poo 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 Poo Secondary School's 1,422; is a public combined school, a different phase than Poo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Poo Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 1,422; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,571 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Poo Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Poo Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 1,422; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Poo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Poo Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,422; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Poo Secondary School, at 1,483 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Poo Secondary School's 88%.
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 Poo Secondary School for 2027

Because Poo 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
Seokodibeng Village; Waterkop; Ga Phasha;
Postal
P.o. Box 908; Driekop; 1129
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925631596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Poo 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 Poo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Poo 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 Poo Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Poo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Poo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Poo Secondary School?
Poo Secondary School reported 1,422 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Poo Secondary School?
No. Poo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Poo Secondary School's matric results like?
Poo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88%, in 2025. That's up from 67.6% in 2023.
Is Poo Secondary School a public or private school?
Poo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Poo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Seokodibeng Village; Waterkop; Ga Phasha;.
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