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Batau Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mashamothana, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Batau Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mashamothana, Burgersfort. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.2%.

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

Located in Mashamothana, Burgersfort, Batau Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,126
Learners
31
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Batau Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Batau Secondary School entered 92 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023938389.2%
2025928390.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Batau Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics262284.6%
Mathematical Literacy1028280.4%
Physical Sciences232295.7%
Life Sciences2323100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting524688.5%
Business Studies525096.2%
Economics1057672.4%
Geography534686.8%
History534788.7%
English First Additional Language128128100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Batau Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Batau Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 1,126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Batau Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Batau Secondary School's 1,126; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Batau Secondary School's 1,126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batau Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is a similar size to Batau Secondary School, with 1,571 learners against 1,126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batau Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is a similar size to Batau Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Batau Secondary School's 1,126; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Batau Secondary School's 1,126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Batau Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is a similar size to Batau Secondary School, with 1,570 learners against 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Batau Secondary School, at 1,567 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is a similar size to Batau Secondary School, with 1,483 learners against 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Batau Secondary School's 90.2%.
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 Batau Secondary School for 2027

Because Batau Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Batau Village; Gamashamothane;
Postal
P.o. Box 1603; Burgersfort
Telephone
071 693 5935
EMIS number
925620039

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Batau 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 Batau Secondary School directly, on 071 693 5935, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Batau 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 Batau Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Batau Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.2% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Batau Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Batau Secondary School?
Batau Secondary School reported 1,126 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Batau Secondary School?
No. Batau Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Batau Secondary School's matric results like?
Batau Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.2% since 2023.
Is Batau Secondary School a public or private school?
Batau Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Batau Secondary School?
You can call 071 693 5935. It is located at Batau Village; Gamashamothane;.
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