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Tlou Secondary School

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

In Phoffuvil, Polokwane, Tlou Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.2%.

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

Tlou Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phoffuvil, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

148
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tlou Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 19 learners from Tlou Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161381.3%
2024191368.4%
2025191684.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlou Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7228.6%
Mathematical Literacy12975.0%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences191368.4%
Agricultural Sciences161168.8%
Geography191368.4%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Tlou Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlou Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tlou Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tlou Secondary School's 148; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Tlou Secondary School for 2027

Because Tlou 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
Phoffu Village; Ga-Matlala;
Postal
P/Bag 1310; Limburg
Telephone
082 404 1254
EMIS number
922251174

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlou 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 Tlou Secondary School directly, on 082 404 1254, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlou 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 Tlou Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tlou Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.2% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Tlou Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tlou Secondary School?
Tlou Secondary School reported 148 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tlou Secondary School?
No. Tlou Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tlou Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlou Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.3% since 2023.
Is Tlou Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlou Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlou Secondary School?
You can call 082 404 1254. It is located at Phoffu Village; Ga-Matlala;.
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