St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Matoksdwarsrivier, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

779

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 132 learners from St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	116	107	92.2%
2024	100	94	94.0%
2025	132	127	96.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	89	78	87.6%
Mathematical Literacy	11	11	100.0%
Physical Sciences	80	61	76.3%
Life Sciences	91	86	94.5%
Accounting	16	16	100.0%
Business Studies	20	19	95.0%
Economics	9	9	100.0%
Geography	84	83	98.8%
English First Additional Language	100	100	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 779; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%).
Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 779; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%.
Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 779; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 779; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%.
Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%.

Polokwane

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%.
Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2%).
Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 779; is a public primary school, a different phase than St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, St. Brendan's Catholic 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: Botlokwa - Ga-Phasha
Postal: P.o. Box 30; Bandelierkop
Telephone: 087 232 2455
Website: stbrendans.co.za
Email: mokgadimodiba@gmail.com
EMIS number: 919341169

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St. Brendan's Catholic 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 St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School directly, on 087 232 2455, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?

On the numbers that are published, St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.

How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.

How big are the classes at St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School?

St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School reported 779 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School?

Yes, St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's matric results like?

St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 92.2% in 2023.

Is St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School a public or private school?

St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact St. Brendan's Catholic Secondary School?

You can call 087 232 2455. It is located at Botlokwa - Ga-Phasha.