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St Josefs Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tenmorgan, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

St Josefs Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tenmorgan, Dennilton. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Tenmorgan, Dennilton, St Josefs Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

346
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

St Josefs Secondary School entered 79 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231176858.1%
2024724156.9%
2025797291.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Josefs Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24416.7%
Physical Sciences24416.7%
Life Sciences24937.5%
Agricultural Sciences191473.7%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how St Josefs Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against St Josefs Secondary School's 91.1%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

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

  • Thlako Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josefs Secondary School, 1,314 compared with 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against St Josefs Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Hosia Aphane Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Josefs Secondary School, 1,191 compared with 346; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against St Josefs Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Josefs Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 346; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Josefs Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,019 learners against St Josefs Secondary School's 346; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against St Josefs Secondary School's 91.1%.
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 St Josefs Secondary School for 2027

Because St Josefs 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
147 Ten Morgan
Postal
Po Box 57
Telephone
082 513 1340
EMIS number
996606608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Josefs 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 Josefs Secondary School directly, on 082 513 1340, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Josefs 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 St Josefs Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, St Josefs Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.1% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides St Josefs Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Thlako.
How big are the classes at St Josefs Secondary School?
St Josefs Secondary School reported 346 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Josefs Secondary School?
No. St Josefs Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are St Josefs Secondary School's matric results like?
St Josefs Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's up from 58.1% in 2023.
Is St Josefs Secondary School a public or private school?
St Josefs Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Josefs Secondary School?
You can call 082 513 1340. It is located at 147 Ten Morgan.
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