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Segopotje Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Segopotje Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Segopotje Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Segopotje Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

874
Learners
33
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Segopotje Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Segopotje Secondary School entered 131 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231179177.8%
202412011495.0%
202513112091.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Segopotje Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics785773.1%
Mathematical Literacy424197.6%
Physical Sciences604981.7%
Life Sciences918997.8%
Agricultural Sciences949095.7%
Accounting262492.3%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography393897.4%
English First Additional Language120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Segopotje Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 874; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Segopotje Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 874; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Segopotje Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Segopotje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 874; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Segopotje Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Segopotje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 874; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Segopotje Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 874; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Segopotje Secondary School's 91.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Segopotje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Segopotje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Segopotje Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 874; is a public primary school, a different phase than Segopotje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Segopotje Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Segopotje Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Madisei Mashite; Ga Mphahlele;
Postal
P.o. Box 1430; Mphahlele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923261881

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Segopotje 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 Segopotje Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Segopotje 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 Segopotje Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Segopotje Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.6% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Segopotje Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Segopotje Secondary School?
Segopotje Secondary School reported 874 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Segopotje Secondary School?
No. Segopotje Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Segopotje Secondary School's matric results like?
Segopotje Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Segopotje Secondary School a public or private school?
Segopotje Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Segopotje Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Madisei Mashite; Ga Mphahlele;.
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