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Taxila Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nirvana, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Taxila Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nirvana, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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Located in Nirvana, Polokwane, Taxila Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,707
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Taxila Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Taxila Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 308 matric candidates from Taxila Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329128497.6%
202427125995.6%
202530830498.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Taxila Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18415684.8%
Mathematical Literacy888697.7%
Physical Sciences15713686.6%
Life Sciences18718196.8%
Agricultural Sciences4242100.0%
Accounting504896.0%
Business Studies10110099.0%
Economics282796.4%
Geography13913597.1%
History747398.6%
English First Additional Language162162100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Taxila Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Taxila Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,707; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Taxila Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Taxila Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,707; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Taxila Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Taxila Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taxila Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Taxila Secondary School, at 1,836 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Taxila Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Taxila Secondary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taxila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Taxila Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,707; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Taxila Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Taxila Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 1,707; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Taxila Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Taxila Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taxila Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is a similar size to Taxila Secondary School, with 1,821 learners against 1,707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taxila Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is a similar size to Taxila Secondary School, with 1,780 learners against 1,707; is a public primary school, a different phase than Taxila Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Taxila Secondary School for 2027

Taxila 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
247 Orient Drive; Nivana;
Postal
P.o. Box 377; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 292 1475
Website
taxilasecondaryschool.co.za
Email
taxilacombined@yahoo.com
EMIS number
904251846

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Taxila 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 Taxila Secondary School directly, on 015 292 1475, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Taxila 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 Taxila Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Taxila Secondary School's 98.7% 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 Taxila Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Taxila Secondary School?
Taxila Secondary School reported 1,707 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Taxila Secondary School?
Yes, Taxila 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 Taxila Secondary School's matric results like?
Taxila Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Taxila Secondary School a public or private school?
Taxila Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Taxila Secondary School?
You can call 015 292 1475. It is located at 247 Orient Drive; Nivana;.
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