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