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Public high school
Mathew Phosa
Bochum, Polokwane, Limpopo
Mathew Phosa is a public high school in Bochum, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 158 learners and 37 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 90.9% of its 187 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.9% of the school's 187 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 107 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 146 | 131 | 89.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 187 | 170 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 158 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 992201304 |
| Exam centre number | 7042509 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Pbag 88, Bochum |
| Suburb / area | Bochum |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn North |
| Municipality | Blouberg |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo 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 Mathew Phosa
Is Mathew Phosa a public or private school?
Mathew Phosa is a public high school.
Does Mathew Phosa charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Mathew Phosa's matric pass rate?
90.9% of its 187 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 89.7%.
How many learners are at Mathew Phosa?
1 158 learners and 37 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mathew Phosa?
Its EMIS number is 992201304. Its exam centre number is 7042509.
Where is Mathew Phosa?
Stand No.1151, Ext 5, Bochum. It is in Bochum, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district.
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