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Ben Hlogwane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makopane, Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Makopane, Mokopane, Ben Hlogwane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ben Hlogwane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ben Hlogwane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Makopane, Mokopane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

638
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ben Hlogwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 57 learners from Ben Hlogwane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023553767.3%
2024433786.0%
2025574986.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ben Hlogwane Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17529.4%
Mathematical Literacy262076.9%
Physical Sciences161593.8%
Life Sciences433479.1%
Agricultural Sciences272281.5%
Geography433888.4%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Ben Hlogwane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 638; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 86%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokopane

Zooming into Mokopane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School.

  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kgopedinota Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,222 learners against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Johannes Masibe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 1,073 compared with 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ithuteng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 1,067 compared with 638; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D.g. Tsebe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Hlogwane Secondary School, 947 compared with 638; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 86%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ben Hlogwane Secondary School for 2027

Ben Hlogwane 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
Stand No.50042 Hlongoane Section, Tshamahansi, Mahwelereng
Postal
P.o. Box 2381; Mahwelereng
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921120058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ben Hlogwane 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 Ben Hlogwane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ben Hlogwane Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ben Hlogwane Secondary School the best school in Mokopane?
On the numbers that are published, Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's 86% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of D.G. TSEBE at 77.8%.
How many other schools are there in Mokopane besides Ben Hlogwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokopane, including Potgietersrus Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Ben Hlogwane Secondary School?
Ben Hlogwane Secondary School reported 638 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ben Hlogwane Secondary School?
No. Ben Hlogwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Ben Hlogwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 67.3% in 2023.
Is Ben Hlogwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Ben Hlogwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ben Hlogwane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No.50042 Hlongoane Section, Tshamahansi, Mahwelereng.
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