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Semaneng Secondary School

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

Semaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Semaneng, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 65.8%.

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

Located in Semaneng, Polokwane, Semaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

406
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Semaneng 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, 79 matric candidates from Semaneng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 65.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023674262.7%
2024785874.4%
2025795265.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Semaneng Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics27829.6%
Mathematical Literacy514180.4%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences785367.9%
Agricultural Sciences786076.9%
Geography302790.0%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Semaneng Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Semaneng Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Semaneng Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Semaneng Secondary School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Semaneng Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 406; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Semaneng Secondary School's 65.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semaneng Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semaneng 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 Semaneng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Semaneng 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
Semaneng Village; Ga Matlala;
Postal
P.o. Box 22170; Bakone
Telephone
082 397 3646
EMIS number
922251112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Semaneng 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 Semaneng Secondary School directly, on 082 397 3646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Semaneng 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 Semaneng Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Semaneng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.8% 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 Semaneng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Semaneng Secondary School?
Semaneng Secondary School reported 406 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Semaneng Secondary School?
No. Semaneng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Semaneng Secondary School's matric results like?
Semaneng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.8%, in 2025. That's up from 62.7% in 2023.
Is Semaneng Secondary School a public or private school?
Semaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Semaneng Secondary School?
You can call 082 397 3646. It is located at Semaneng Village; Ga Matlala;.
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