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Tumakgole Secondary School

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

In Bultfonteinvillage, Polokwane, Tumakgole Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 51.9%.

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

Tumakgole Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bultfonteinvillage, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

211
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tumakgole Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 27 learners from Tumakgole Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 51.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023503468.0%
2024403485.0%
2025271451.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tumakgole Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121191.7%
Mathematical Literacy2828100.0%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences403177.5%
Accounting362980.6%
Geography322990.6%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn North district

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tumakgole Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tumakgole Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tumakgole Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tumakgole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tumakgole Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.

Polokwane

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tumakgole Secondary School's 51.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tumakgole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tumakgole Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tumakgole Secondary School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tumakgole 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 Tumakgole Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tumakgole 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.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bultfonteiin; Ga-Mamoleka; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 1681; Bochum
Telephone
079 255 3088
EMIS number
920211930

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tumakgole 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 Tumakgole Secondary School directly, on 079 255 3088, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tumakgole 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 Tumakgole Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tumakgole Secondary School's matric pass rate of 51.9% 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 Tumakgole Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tumakgole Secondary School?
Tumakgole Secondary School reported 211 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tumakgole Secondary School?
No. Tumakgole Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tumakgole Secondary School's matric results like?
Tumakgole Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 51.9%, in 2025. That's down from 68% in 2023.
Is Tumakgole Secondary School a public or private school?
Tumakgole Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tumakgole Secondary School?
You can call 079 255 3088. It is located at Bultfonteiin; Ga-Mamoleka; Bochum;.
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