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Somavugha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mokopane, Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Somavugha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mokopane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.1%.

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

Located in Mokopane, Somavugha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

859
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Somavugha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 102 learners from Somavugha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231048278.8%
2024686189.7%
20251029896.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Somavugha Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241562.5%
Mathematical Literacy443886.4%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences453884.4%
Business Studies232295.7%
Geography686392.6%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Somavugha Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somavugha Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Somavugha Secondary School's 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Somavugha Secondary School's 859; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Somavugha Secondary School's 96.1%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Somavugha Secondary School's 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somavugha Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokopane

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

  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somavugha Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kgopedinota Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Somavugha Secondary School, 1,222 compared with 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Johannes Masibe Primary School is a similar size to Somavugha Secondary School, with 1,073 learners against 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ithuteng Primary School is a similar size to Somavugha Secondary School, with 1,067 learners against 859; is a public primary school, a different phase than Somavugha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D.g. Tsebe Secondary School is a similar size to Somavugha Secondary School, with 947 learners against 859; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Somavugha Secondary School's 96.1%.
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 Somavugha Secondary School for 2027

Somavugha Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
60197 Matjeke Section Tshamahansi
Postal
P.o. Box 4365; Mokopane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921121433

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Somavugha 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 Somavugha Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Somavugha 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 Somavugha Secondary School the best school in Mokopane?
On the numbers that are published, Somavugha Secondary School's 96.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of D.G. TSEBE at 77.8%.
How many other schools are there in Mokopane besides Somavugha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokopane, including Potgietersrus Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Somavugha Secondary School?
Somavugha Secondary School reported 859 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Somavugha Secondary School?
No. Somavugha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Somavugha Secondary School's matric results like?
Somavugha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.1%, in 2025. That's up from 78.8% in 2023.
Is Somavugha Secondary School a public or private school?
Somavugha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Somavugha Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 60197 Matjeke Section Tshamahansi.
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