Seiphemelo Public Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Ikageng, Potchefstroom, Seiphemelo Public Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,061

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 145 learners from Seiphemelo Public Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	137	129	94.2%
2024	167	144	86.2%
2025	145	129	89.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Seiphemelo Public Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	23	15	65.2%
Mathematical Literacy	146	129	88.4%
Physical Sciences	20	14	70.0%
Life Sciences	45	38	84.4%
Agricultural Sciences	26	22	84.6%
Accounting	35	32	91.4%
Business Studies	72	70	97.2%
Economics	72	53	73.6%
Geography	79	66	83.5%
History	52	43	82.7%
English First Additional Language	169	169	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, 1,835 compared with 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, 1,684 compared with 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 89%.
Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 89%.
Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 89%.

Potchefstroom

Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, 1,835 compared with 1,061; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dan Tloome Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, at 1,444 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
B.a. Seobi Secondary School is a similar size to Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, with 1,261 learners against 1,061; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's 89%.
Tshupane Public Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, at 1,224 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Keotshepile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Seiphemelo Public Secondary School, at 1,168 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seiphemelo Public Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Seiphemelo Public Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Seiphemelo Public Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 5268 Kgololosego Street, Kanana, Ikageng, Potchefstroom, 4747
Postal: P.o.box 2207, Potchefstroom, 2520
Telephone: 018 295 5278
EMIS number: 600101928

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Seiphemelo Public 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 Seiphemelo Public Secondary School directly, on 018 295 5278, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Seiphemelo Public 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 Seiphemelo Public Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?

On the numbers that are published, Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Seiphemelo Public Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.

How big are the classes at Seiphemelo Public Secondary School?

Seiphemelo Public Secondary School reported 1,061 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Seiphemelo Public Secondary School?

No. Seiphemelo Public Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's matric results like?

Seiphemelo Public Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's down from 94.2% in 2023.

Is Seiphemelo Public Secondary School a public or private school?

Seiphemelo Public Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Seiphemelo Public Secondary School?

You can call 018 295 5278. It is located at 5268 Kgololosego Street, Kanana, Ikageng, Potchefstroom, 4747.