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Sterkrivier Secondary School

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

Sterkrivier Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sterkrivier, Potgietersrus. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.8%.

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

Located in Sterkrivier, Potgietersrus, Sterkrivier Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

404
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sterkrivier Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sterkrivier Secondary School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413892.7%
2024373697.3%
2025615691.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sterkrivier Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151173.3%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences272281.5%
Agricultural Sciences383797.4%
Economics11654.5%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkrivier Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkrivier Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Potgietersrus

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

  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 91.8%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Sterkrivier Secondary School's 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Potgietersrus teaches considerably more learners than Sterkrivier Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Potgietersrus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sterkrivier Secondary School, 1,199 compared with 404; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sterkrivier Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Sterkrivier Secondary School for 2027

Sterkrivier 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
20192 Sekgakgapeng Village
Postal
Po Box 20, Sterkrivier
Telephone
015 453 0731
EMIS number
921121976

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sterkrivier 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 Sterkrivier Secondary School directly, on 015 453 0731, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sterkrivier 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 Sterkrivier Secondary School the best school in Potgietersrus?
On the numbers that are published, Sterkrivier Secondary School's 91.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGATI YA MOSHATE at 80.6%.
How many other schools are there in Potgietersrus besides Sterkrivier Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potgietersrus, including Sokgedlwa.
How big are the classes at Sterkrivier Secondary School?
Sterkrivier Secondary School reported 404 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Sterkrivier Secondary School?
No. Sterkrivier Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sterkrivier Secondary School's matric results like?
Sterkrivier Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.7% since 2023.
Is Sterkrivier Secondary School a public or private school?
Sterkrivier Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sterkrivier Secondary School?
You can call 015 453 0731. It is located at 20192 Sekgakgapeng Village.
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