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J.h. Moloto Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

J.h. Moloto Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97%.

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

In Polokwane, J.h. Moloto Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

491
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, J.h. Moloto Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 66 learners from J.h. Moloto Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023575494.7%
2024565598.2%
2025666497.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, J.h. Moloto Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191894.7%
Mathematical Literacy373491.9%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences382976.3%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics4242100.0%
Geography5656100.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with J.h. Moloto Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.h. Moloto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 491; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.h. Moloto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.h. Moloto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than J.h. Moloto Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than J.h. Moloto 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 J.h. Moloto Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, J.h. Moloto 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
Stand No 297 Moletjie; Ga Mabotja Village; Koloti;
Postal
P.o. Box 1841; Koloti
Telephone
015 229 0178
EMIS number
922220279

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at J.h. Moloto 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 J.h. Moloto Secondary School directly, on 015 229 0178, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to J.h. Moloto 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 J.h. Moloto Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, J.h. Moloto Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides J.h. Moloto Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at J.h. Moloto Secondary School?
J.h. Moloto Secondary School reported 491 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 J.h. Moloto Secondary School?
No. J.h. Moloto Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are J.h. Moloto Secondary School's matric results like?
J.h. Moloto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.7% since 2023.
Is J.h. Moloto Secondary School a public or private school?
J.h. Moloto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact J.h. Moloto Secondary School?
You can call 015 229 0178. It is located at Stand No 297 Moletjie; Ga Mabotja Village; Koloti;.
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