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Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Marblehall. It currently teaches around 473 learners.

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

In Marblehall, Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

473
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; is a public combined school, a different phase than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

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

  • Hututu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School, 1,048 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lepelle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 956 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 50.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 884 learners against Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's 473; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elshadai Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School, 876 compared with 473, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School, 733 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School for 2027

Esther Maleka Comprehensive 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
3201 Kgwale Nkadimeng
Postal
P.o.box 321
Telephone
072 211 8832
EMIS number
996606546

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esther Maleka Comprehensive 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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School directly, on 072 211 8832, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esther Maleka Comprehensive 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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School?
Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School reported 473 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School?
Yes, Esther Maleka Comprehensive 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 Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School.
Is Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School a public or private school?
Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esther Maleka Comprehensive Secondary School?
You can call 072 211 8832. It is located at 3201 Kgwale Nkadimeng.
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