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Zoetfontein Secondary School

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

Welcome to Zoetfontein Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Molepo, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 84.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zoetfontein Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zoetfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school in Molepo, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

271
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zoetfontein 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 44 learners from Zoetfontein Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433990.7%
2024383694.7%
2025443784.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zoetfontein Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382565.8%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences383694.7%
Agricultural Sciences383694.7%
Geography232295.7%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Zoetfontein Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zoetfontein Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zoetfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 84.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zoetfontein Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zoetfontein Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Zoetfontein Secondary School's 271; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zoetfontein 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 Zoetfontein Secondary School for 2027

Because Zoetfontein 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
Thaba Trust Farm; Ga Molepo;
Postal
P.o. Box 3235; Pietersburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923241542

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zoetfontein 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 Zoetfontein Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zoetfontein 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 Zoetfontein Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Zoetfontein Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.1% 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 Zoetfontein Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Zoetfontein Secondary School?
Zoetfontein Secondary School reported 271 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Zoetfontein Secondary School?
No. Zoetfontein Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zoetfontein Secondary School's matric results like?
Zoetfontein Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's down from 90.7% in 2023.
Is Zoetfontein Secondary School a public or private school?
Zoetfontein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zoetfontein Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Thaba Trust Farm; Ga Molepo;.
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