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D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nkowankowa, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Nkowankowa. Its last matric group achieved a 94.1% pass rate.

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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.

1,397
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318115686.2%
202415914289.3%
202520419294.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics735879.5%
Mathematical Literacy868396.5%
Physical Sciences614777.0%
Life Sciences867991.9%
Accounting312890.3%
Business Studies434093.0%
Economics736487.7%
Geography949095.7%
History555396.4%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's 94.1%).
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, at 1,700 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is a similar size to D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, with 1,675 learners against 1,397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is a similar size to D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Dududu Primary School is a similar size to D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,397; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Nkowankowa

And within Nkowankowa itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dududu Primary School is a similar size to D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,397; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, at 1,252 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.7% against D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's 94.1%.
  • Masungulo-2 Primary School teaches fewer learners than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School, 424 compared with 1,397; is a public primary school, a different phase than D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6Th Avenue;Nkowankowa B
Postal
P/Bag X 1402;Letaba
Telephone
015 065 0392
EMIS number
915530075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at D.z.j. Mtebule 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 D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School directly, on 015 065 0392, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to D.z.j. Mtebule 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 D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School the best school in Nkowankowa?
On the numbers that are published, D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's 94.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HUDSON NTSANWISI at 87.7%.
How many other schools are there in Nkowankowa besides D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Nkowankowa, including Dududu.
How big are the classes at D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School?
D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School reported 1,397 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School?
No. D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's matric results like?
D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. That's up from 86.2% in 2023.
Is D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School a public or private school?
D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School?
You can call 015 065 0392. It is located at 6Th Avenue;Nkowankowa B.
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