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Sebalamakgolo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Namakgale, Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Sebalamakgolo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Namakgale. Its most recent matric class posted a 64.4% pass rate.

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

In Namakgale, Sebalamakgolo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

464
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sebalamakgolo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sebalamakgolo Secondary School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 64.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023452964.4%
2024563053.6%
2025593864.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sebalamakgolo Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics29724.1%
Mathematical Literacy272696.3%
Physical Sciences26623.1%
Life Sciences392051.3%
Agricultural Sciences17529.4%
Geography393692.3%
History302583.3%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Sebalamakgolo Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 464; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.

Namakgale

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

  • Relebogile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Maphokwane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Lebeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,180 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Lepato M. Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sebalamakgolo Secondary School, 1,171 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 64.4%.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebalamakgolo 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 Sebalamakgolo Secondary School for 2027

Sebalamakgolo Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1798 Zone A; Namakgale;
Postal
P/Bag X11003; Namakgale
Telephone
015 769 1535
EMIS number
913420673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sebalamakgolo 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 Sebalamakgolo Secondary School directly, on 015 769 1535, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sebalamakgolo 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 Sebalamakgolo Secondary School the best school in Namakgale?
On the numbers that are published, Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.4% is lower than MAPHOKWANE's 97%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Namakgale besides Sebalamakgolo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Sebalamakgolo Secondary School?
Sebalamakgolo Secondary School reported 464 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sebalamakgolo Secondary School?
No. Sebalamakgolo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's matric results like?
Sebalamakgolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 64.4% since 2023.
Is Sebalamakgolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Sebalamakgolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sebalamakgolo Secondary School?
You can call 015 769 1535. It is located at 1798 Zone A; Namakgale;.
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