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Promosa Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Promosa, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Promosa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Promosa, Potchefstroom. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 66.3%.

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Promosa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Promosa, Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

946
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Promosa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 89 matric candidates from Promosa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 66.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023815871.6%
20241127264.3%
2025895966.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Promosa Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17741.2%
Mathematical Literacy1006868.0%
Physical Sciences13861.5%
Life Sciences782835.9%
Accounting10330.0%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics121191.7%
Geography1077671.0%
History936064.5%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Here is how Promosa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Kenneth Kaunda district.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Promosa Secondary School's 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Promosa Secondary School's 946; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.2% against Promosa Secondary School's 66.3%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Promosa Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Promosa Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 946; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.2% against Promosa Secondary School's 66.3%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Promosa Secondary School's 946; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Promosa Secondary School's 66.3%.

Potchefstroom

Zooming into Potchefstroom, here are 5 other schools to compare against Promosa Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Promosa Secondary School's 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Promosa Secondary School's 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Promosa Secondary School, at 1,261 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Promosa Secondary School's 66.3%.
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is a similar size to Promosa Secondary School, with 1,224 learners against 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School is a similar size to Promosa Secondary School, with 1,168 learners against 946; is a public primary school, a different phase than Promosa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Promosa Secondary School for 2027

Because Promosa Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bloemetjie Street, Promosa, Promosa, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 900, Promosa, 2523
Telephone
018 139 0901
EMIS number
600101683

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Promosa 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 Promosa Secondary School directly, on 018 139 0901, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Promosa 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 Promosa Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?
On the numbers that are published, Promosa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.3% is lower than B.A. SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides Promosa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Promosa Secondary School?
Promosa Secondary School reported 946 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Promosa Secondary School?
No. Promosa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Promosa Secondary School's matric results like?
Promosa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.3%, in 2025. That's down from 71.6% in 2023.
Is Promosa Secondary School a public or private school?
Promosa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Promosa Secondary School?
You can call 018 139 0901. It is located at Bloemetjie Street, Promosa, Promosa, 1747.
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