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Seolwana Secondary School

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

Seolwana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamamabolo, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 90.6% pass rate.

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

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

164
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Seolwana 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, 32 matric candidates from Seolwana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023241875.0%
2024332472.7%
2025322990.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 164; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Seolwana Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 164; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Seolwana Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seolwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 164; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Seolwana Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seolwana 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 Seolwana Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 164; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Seolwana Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 164; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Seolwana Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seolwana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seolwana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seolwana Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 164; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seolwana 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 Seolwana Secondary School for 2027

Because Seolwana Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga - Mailula; Mamabolo Location;
Postal
P/Bag X1101; Sovenga
Telephone
99
EMIS number
904241368

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Seolwana 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 Seolwana Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Seolwana 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 Seolwana Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Seolwana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% 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 Seolwana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Seolwana Secondary School?
Seolwana Secondary School reported 164 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Seolwana Secondary School?
No. Seolwana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Seolwana Secondary School's matric results like?
Seolwana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Seolwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Seolwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Seolwana Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga - Mailula; Mamabolo Location;.
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