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Baitswe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Seleka, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Baitswe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lephalale, Seleka. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Baitswe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lephalale, Seleka, Baitswe Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

375
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Baitswe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 52 learners from Baitswe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023764255.3%
2024261973.1%
2025524178.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Baitswe Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7685.7%
Mathematical Literacy191368.4%
Physical Sciences7571.4%
Life Sciences9888.9%
Agricultural Sciences261973.1%
Geography191263.2%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Baitswe Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Baitswe Secondary School's 375; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Baitswe Secondary School's 78.8%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Baitswe Secondary School's 375; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Baitswe Secondary School's 375; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77% against Baitswe Secondary School's 78.8%).
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Baitswe Secondary School's 375; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Baitswe Secondary School's 78.8%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Baitswe Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 375; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Seleka

And within Seleka itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Radibaki Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Baitswe Secondary School, 936 compared with 375; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Motlhasedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Baitswe Secondary School, 890 compared with 375; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Baphoting Primary School is a similar size to Baitswe Secondary School, with 451 learners against 375; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mazwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Baitswe Secondary School, at 412 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Baitswe Secondary School's 78.8%.
  • Mokwele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Baitswe Secondary School, at 357 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Baitswe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Baitswe Secondary School for 2027

Baitswe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Boschediesche Village; Seleka;
Postal
P.o. Box 2; Seleka
Telephone
082 649 3701
EMIS number
908110020

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Baitswe Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Baitswe Secondary School directly, on 082 649 3701, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Baitswe Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Baitswe Secondary School the best school in Seleka?
On the numbers that are published, Baitswe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.8% is lower than MAZWE's 90.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Seleka besides Baitswe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Seleka, including Radibaki.
How big are the classes at Baitswe Secondary School?
Baitswe Secondary School reported 375 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Baitswe Secondary School?
No. Baitswe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Baitswe Secondary School's matric results like?
Baitswe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.8%, in 2025. That's up from 55.3% in 2023.
Is Baitswe Secondary School a public or private school?
Baitswe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Baitswe Secondary School?
You can call 082 649 3701. It is located at Boschediesche Village; Seleka;.
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