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Holy Family Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Monnakato-A, Mogwase, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Holy Family Secondary School is a public secondary school in Monnakato-A, Mogwase. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.5%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Holy Family Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Monnakato-A, Mogwase, Holy Family Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

592
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Holy Family 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 Holy Family 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 87 learners from Holy Family Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023897280.9%
2024978890.7%
2025877788.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Holy Family Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 98.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534177.4%
Mathematical Literacy444295.5%
Physical Sciences433786.0%
Life Sciences433990.7%
Accounting282485.7%
Business Studies282796.4%
Economics535298.1%
Geography514894.1%
History262492.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Holy Family Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Holy Family Secondary School's 88.5%).
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Holy Family Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 592; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Holy Family Secondary School's 88.5%.

Mogwase

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

  • Madutle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family Secondary School, 1,252 compared with 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshwaraodire Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jm Ntsime Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,024 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Holy Family Secondary School's 88.5%).
  • Holy Family Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 836 learners against Holy Family Secondary School's 592; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dinkwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Holy Family Secondary School, at 797 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Holy Family 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 Holy Family Secondary School for 2027

Holy Family Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 1500 Kubu Road, Mogwase, Mogwase, 34747
Postal
P.o.box 1257, Mogwase, 0314
Telephone
014 555 6828
EMIS number
600100511

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Family 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 Holy Family Secondary School directly, on 014 555 6828, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Family 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 Holy Family Secondary School the best school in Mogwase?
On the numbers that are published, Holy Family Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than JM Ntsime Secondary School's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogwase besides Holy Family Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogwase, including Madutle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Holy Family Secondary School?
Holy Family Secondary School reported 592 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Holy Family Secondary School?
Yes, Holy Family 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 Holy Family Secondary School's matric results like?
Holy Family Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 80.9% in 2023.
Is Holy Family Secondary School a public or private school?
Holy Family Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Holy Family Secondary School?
You can call 014 555 6828. It is located at Stand No 1500 Kubu Road, Mogwase, Mogwase, 34747.
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