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Potoko Secondary School

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

In Burgersfort, Potoko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 98.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Potoko Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Potoko Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

683
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Potoko 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

Potoko Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023939096.8%
202412711489.8%
202512512398.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Potoko Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252496.0%
Mathematical Literacy1029593.1%
Physical Sciences2020100.0%
Life Sciences1039188.3%
Agricultural Sciences766180.3%
Accounting252496.0%
Business Studies191894.7%
Economics322062.5%
Geography1039895.1%
English First Additional Language128128100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Potoko 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 Potoko Secondary School's 683; is a public combined school, a different phase than Potoko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 683; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 683; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Potoko Secondary School's 683; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Potoko Secondary School's 683; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%).

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 683; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 683; is a public primary school, a different phase than Potoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Potoko Secondary School's 683; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 683; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Potoko Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 683; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Potoko Secondary School's 98.4%.
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 Potoko Secondary School for 2027

Because Potoko 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
Shakung Village; Croydon; Burgersfort;
Postal
P.o. Box 234; Driekop
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925630951

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Potoko 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 Potoko Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Potoko 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 Potoko Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Potoko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.4% 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 Potoko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Potoko Secondary School?
Potoko Secondary School reported 683 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Potoko Secondary School?
No. Potoko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Potoko Secondary School's matric results like?
Potoko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.8% since 2023.
Is Potoko Secondary School a public or private school?
Potoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Potoko Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Shakung Village; Croydon; Burgersfort;.
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