Public secondary school · Mashamothana, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 83 | 89.2% |
| 2025 | 92 | 83 | 90.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 22 | 84.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 102 | 82 | 80.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 23 | 22 | 95.7% |
| Life Sciences | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 23 | 23 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 52 | 46 | 88.5% |
| Business Studies | 52 | 50 | 96.2% |
| Economics | 105 | 76 | 72.4% |
| Geography | 53 | 46 | 86.8% |
| History | 53 | 47 | 88.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 128 | 128 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Batau Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.