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Boetse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Seshego, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Boetse Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Seshego. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.1% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Boetse Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Boetse Secondary School is a public secondary school in Seshego. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,081
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Boetse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 216 matric candidates from Boetse Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 74.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318114982.3%
202422517778.7%
202521616074.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Boetse Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics756080.0%
Mathematical Literacy15011576.7%
Physical Sciences575393.0%
Life Sciences14110473.8%
Agricultural Sciences16211269.1%
Accounting413687.8%
Business Studies322990.6%
Economics322784.4%
Geography15812679.7%
History241770.8%
English First Additional Language225225100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Boetse Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boetse Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 1,081; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Boetse Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 1,081; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boetse Secondary School, at 1,466 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boetse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boetse Secondary School, at 1,342 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.
  • Nare Secondary School is a similar size to Boetse Secondary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,081; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.

Seshego

Zooming into Seshego, here are 5 other schools to compare against Boetse Secondary School.

  • Mohlapetse Secondary School is a similar size to Boetse Secondary School, with 1,253 learners against 1,081; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.6% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.
  • Masedibu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boetse Secondary School, at 1,217 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Boetse Secondary School's 74.1%.
  • Snell Phoshoko Primary School is a similar size to Boetse Secondary School, with 960 learners against 1,081; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boetse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mashupye Tladi Primary School is a similar size to Boetse Secondary School, with 892 learners against 1,081; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boetse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mochocho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Boetse Secondary School, at 869 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Boetse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Boetse Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Boetse Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Moletji; Mabokelele; Moletsi Moshate;
Postal
P.o. Box 1866; Koloti
Telephone
015 223 6548
EMIS number
922220057
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Boetse 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 Boetse Secondary School directly, on 015 223 6548, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Boetse 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 Boetse Secondary School the best school in Seshego?
On the numbers that are published, Boetse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.1% is lower than MASEDIBU's 95.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Seshego besides Boetse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Seshego, including Mohlapetse.
How big are the classes at Boetse Secondary School?
Boetse Secondary School reported 1,081 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Boetse Secondary School?
No. Boetse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Boetse Secondary School's matric results like?
Boetse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.1%, in 2025. That's down from 82.3% in 2023.
Is Boetse Secondary School a public or private school?
Boetse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Boetse Secondary School?
You can call 015 223 6548. It is located at Moletji; Mabokelele; Moletsi Moshate;.
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