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Joseph Saku Secondary
Magogong, North West
Joseph Saku Secondary is a public high school in Magogong, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 418 learners and 45 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.8% of its 139 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 139 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 106 | 92.2% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 145 | 141 | 97.2% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 139 | 136 | 97.8% | 88.5% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 418 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100604 |
| Exam centre number | 9313055 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1247 Magogong, Magogong, 1274, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 168,magogong,8575 |
| Town | Magogong |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904018 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Joseph Saku Secondary
Is Joseph Saku Secondary a public or private school?
Joseph Saku Secondary is a public high school.
Does Joseph Saku Secondary charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Joseph Saku Secondary's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 139 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 97.2%.
How many learners are at Joseph Saku Secondary?
1 418 learners and 45 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Joseph Saku Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 600100604. Its exam centre number is 9313055.
Where is Joseph Saku Secondary?
1247 Magogong, Magogong, 1274, 2747. It is in Magogong, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 083 475 0622.
Schools near Joseph Saku Secondary
Sedibathuto Primary School
Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West 906 m
Olebile Primary School
Magogong, Taung, North West 2.8 km
Galeshewe Primary School
Modutung, Magogong, North West 3.1 km
Boikutlo Primary School
Dikhuting, Taung, North West 5.5 km
Keememang Primary
Graspan, Hartswater, North West 6.7 km
Maphoitsile Primary School
Maphoitsile, Taung Station, North West 7.0 km
Bogosing High School
Maphoitsilevil, Maphoitsile, North West 7.5 km
87.3% matric 2025Mokgosi Primary
Taung, Maphoitsile, North West 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.