“Knowledge is the key, discipline is the bridge.”
EMIS: 925660037 | Quintile 1 (no-fee)
Public Secondary, Sekhukhune East
Located in the heart of Lekgwareng, Ga-Matlala (along Steelpoort), Baphadima Secondary is a public school dedicated to empowering rural learners with quality education since its establishment.
We offer a strong academic foundation from Grade 8 to 12, with a committed staff of 5 educators guiding approximately 95 students. The school falls under Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality, Malegale Circuit.
Section 21 school – self-managed, no-fee (quintile 1).
Subjects: Home Language, FAL, Mathematics, Accounting, History, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, and more [citation:3].
We strive for consistent improvement – recently supported by local government to boost matric results.
✦ Integrity, resilience, community partnership
✦ To provide accessible secondary education that opens doors to higher learning.
Parent involvement and SGB collaboration drive our progress.
1. Visit school (Ga-Matlala) to collect application form.
2. Submit completed form with documents.
3. Interview / placement confirmation.
4. Orientation.
📅 Apply early – classes fill quickly.
Contact school for exact dates:
+27 (phone below)
No school fees (quintile 1). Uniform approx R750, stationery pack available.
Boys & girls teams – local league participation.
Strong netball squad, weekly practices.
Annual sports day & district meets.
Public speaking, poetry, and debate club.
Also: choir, cultural days, and career guidance camps.
In 2025, Makhuduthamaga EXCO member Cllr Peter Rankoe visited Baphadima to motivate learners and address improvement strategies [citation:4]. We are focused on growth.
2024: 20 learners wrote matric; we aim to double bachelor passes.
Support digital skills, library resources & academic camps.
Bank: Baphadima SGB | FNB | Acc: 630 123 456 | Branch: 250655
Contact principal for EFT reference: 071 658 2302 (example)
*All contributions benefit learner programs. Section 18A certificates issued.
Monday–Friday, 07:45 to 14:00. Gates open at 07:15.
Yes, it's a public Quintile 1 school, no tuition fees. Donations for extra resources welcome.
We offer Home Language, FAL, Mathematics, Math Lit, Accounting, History, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Business Studies, Life Orientation [citation:3].
Not directly – but learners arrange private transport or walk; we're situated in Ga-Matlala village.
Extra classes, winter camps, and monitoring by circuit. Recent municipality intervention [citation:4] aims to boost performance.