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Puo-Phaa Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Jonathen, Jericho, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Puo-Phaa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Jonathen, Jericho. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 70%.

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

In Jonathen, Jericho, Puo-Phaa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

51
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 10 matric candidates from Puo-Phaa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 70% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235480.0%
20241212100.0%
202510770.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Puo-Phaa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences4250.0%
Life Sciences121191.7%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Geography1212100.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Puo-Phaa Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; is a public primary school, a different phase than Puo-Phaa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 70%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Puo-Phaa Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 51; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 70%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; is a public primary school, a different phase than Puo-Phaa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Puo-Phaa Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 51; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 70%.

Jericho

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

  • Madiba-A-Toloane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,018 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 70%.
  • Mmatope Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Puo-Phaa Secondary School, 485 compared with 51; is a public primary school, a different phase than Puo-Phaa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rekopantswe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 428 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 70%.
  • Edward Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Puo-Phaa Secondary School, 395 compared with 51; is a public primary school, a different phase than Puo-Phaa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Khubamelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 365 learners against Puo-Phaa Secondary School's 51; is a public primary school, a different phase than Puo-Phaa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Puo-Phaa Secondary School for 2027

Because Puo-Phaa 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
Plot 341, Jonathan Village, Brits, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 766, Jericho, 0189
Telephone
073 506 5196
EMIS number
600101692

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Puo-Phaa 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 Puo-Phaa Secondary School directly, on 073 506 5196, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Puo-Phaa 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 Puo-Phaa Secondary School the best school in Jericho?
On the numbers that are published, Puo-Phaa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70% is lower than Rekopantswe Secondary School's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Jericho besides Puo-Phaa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jericho, including Madiba-A-Toloane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Puo-Phaa Secondary School?
Puo-Phaa Secondary School reported 51 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Puo-Phaa Secondary School?
No. Puo-Phaa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Puo-Phaa Secondary School's matric results like?
Puo-Phaa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70%, in 2025. That's down from 80% in 2023.
Is Puo-Phaa Secondary School a public or private school?
Puo-Phaa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Puo-Phaa Secondary School?
You can call 073 506 5196. It is located at Plot 341, Jonathan Village, Brits, 1747.
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