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Phala
Polokwane, Limpopo
Phala is a public high school in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 603 learners and 20 educators, about 30.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 92.2% of its 77 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.2% of the school's 77 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 74 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 81 | 72 | 88.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 77 | 71 | 92.2% | 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) | 603 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 920211367 |
| Exam centre number | 7042402 |
Address and location
| Street address | Westphalia; Ga- Broekman; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 225; Bochum |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn North |
| Municipality | Molemole |
| Ward | 93503010 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
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 Phala
Is Phala a public or private school?
Phala is a public high school.
Does Phala charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Phala's matric pass rate?
92.2% of its 77 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 77.9%, 2024 88.9%.
How many learners are at Phala?
603 learners and 20 educators (about 30.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Phala?
Its EMIS number is 920211367. Its exam centre number is 7042402.
Where is Phala?
Westphalia; Ga- Broekman;. It is in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. Phone 076 937 1094.
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