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Botleng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Botleng, Delmas, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Botleng Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Botleng, Delmas. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.2%.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Botleng Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Botleng, Delmas, Botleng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,766
Learners
43
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Botleng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Botleng Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 149 learners from Botleng Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023936671.0%
20241228569.7%
202514912483.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Botleng Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is a similar size to Botleng Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,766; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Makause Combined School is a similar size to Botleng Secondary School, with 1,875 learners against 1,766; is a public combined school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is a similar size to Botleng Secondary School, with 1,862 learners against 1,766; is a public combined school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,857 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Delmas

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

  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,908 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%.
  • Phaphamani Secondary School is a similar size to Botleng Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,766; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.2% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%).
  • Mdumiseni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,607 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Vezimfundo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,420 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Swartklip Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Botleng Secondary School, at 1,380 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Botleng Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.5% against Botleng Secondary School's 83.2%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
898 Shabangu Street, Delmas, Botleng, 2210
Postal
Po Box 4161 Delmas Delmas 2210
Telephone
013 665 4257
EMIS number
800001636
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botleng 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 Botleng Secondary School directly, on 013 665 4257, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botleng 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 Botleng Secondary School the best school in Delmas?
On the numbers that are published, Botleng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.2% is lower than MAFA MAX MOTLOUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Delmas besides Botleng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Delmas, including Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Botleng Secondary School?
Botleng Secondary School reported 1,766 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Botleng Secondary School?
Yes, Botleng Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Botleng Secondary School's matric results like?
Botleng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.2%, in 2025. That's up from 71% in 2023.
Is Botleng Secondary School a public or private school?
Botleng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botleng Secondary School?
You can call 013 665 4257. It is located at 898 Shabangu Street, Delmas, Botleng, 2210.
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