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Senwabakgololo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mabjepilongvillageblocks, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Senwabakgololo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mabjepilongvillageblocks, Tzaneen. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Mabjepilongvillageblocks, Tzaneen, Senwabakgololo Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

43
Learners
2
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Senwabakgololo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 43; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 43; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senwabakgololo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Senwabakgololo Secondary School's 43; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 43; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 43; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senwabakgololo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 43; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Senwabakgololo Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 43; is a public combined school, a different phase than Senwabakgololo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Senwabakgololo Secondary School's 43; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senwabakgololo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Senwabakgololo Secondary School's 43; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Senwabakgololo Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Senwabakgololo Secondary School's 43; is a public primary school, a different phase than Senwabakgololo 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 Senwabakgololo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Senwabakgololo 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
Mabjepilong; Block 5; Gapatamedi;
Postal
P/Bag X216; Xihoko
Telephone
082 042 2041
EMIS number
918510965

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Senwabakgololo 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 Senwabakgololo Secondary School directly, on 082 042 2041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Senwabakgololo 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 Senwabakgololo Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
No matric pass rate is on record for Senwabakgololo Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Senwabakgololo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Senwabakgololo Secondary School?
Senwabakgololo Secondary School reported 43 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Senwabakgololo Secondary School?
No. Senwabakgololo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Senwabakgololo Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Senwabakgololo Secondary School.
Is Senwabakgololo Secondary School a public or private school?
Senwabakgololo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Senwabakgololo Secondary School?
You can call 082 042 2041. It is located at Mabjepilong; Block 5; Gapatamedi;.
Related

Related schools in Tzaneen

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