Public secondary school · Nkowankowa, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Nkowankowa, D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 204 matric candidates from D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 156 | 86.2% |
| 2024 | 159 | 142 | 89.3% |
| 2025 | 204 | 192 | 94.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 73 | 58 | 79.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 86 | 83 | 96.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 61 | 47 | 77.0% |
| Life Sciences | 86 | 79 | 91.9% |
| Accounting | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| Business Studies | 43 | 40 | 93.0% |
| Economics | 73 | 64 | 87.7% |
| Geography | 94 | 90 | 95.7% |
| History | 55 | 53 | 96.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 159 | 159 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, D.z.j. Mtebule 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.