St. Brendan's Catholic

St. Brendan's Catholic is a public high school in Matoksdwarsrivier, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 779 learners and 27 educators, about 28.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.2% of its 132 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

96.2% of the school's 132 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	116	107	92.2%	79.7%
2024	100	94	94.0%	85.1%
2025	132	127	96.2%	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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	779
Educators (2025)	27
Learners per educator	28.9 (province average 32.3)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	919341169
Exam centre number	7044209

Address and location

Street address	Botlokwa - Ga-Phasha
Postal address	P.O. Box 30; Bandelierkop
Suburb / area	Matoksdwarsrivier
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn North
Municipality	Molemole
Ward	93503007
Former department	Lebowa

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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.