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Jerry Mahura Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Ntswahatshe, Dryharts, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

In Ntswahatshe, Dryharts, Jerry Mahura Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jerry Mahura Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jerry Mahura Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ntswahatshe, Dryharts. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,094
Learners
35
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Jerry Mahura Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Jerry Mahura Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313210478.8%
20241149381.6%
202512511894.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jerry Mahura Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211361.9%
Mathematical Literacy936974.2%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences211990.5%
Agricultural Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting13861.5%
Business Studies938692.5%
Economics936468.8%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

Here is how Jerry Mahura Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Ruth S Mompati district.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerry Mahura Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerry Mahura Secondary School, 1,661 compared with 1,094; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 94.4%).
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,542 learners against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 1,094; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jerry Mahura Secondary School, 1,532 compared with 1,094; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 94.4%.

Dryharts

Zooming into Dryharts, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jerry Mahura Secondary School.

  • Motlhamare Primary Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 694 learners against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dryharts Primary Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 576 learners against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Moitsemang Primary Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 522 learners against Jerry Mahura Secondary School's 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Molemoeng Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jerry Mahura Secondary School, 330 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moncho Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jerry Mahura Secondary School, 149 compared with 1,094; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jerry Mahura Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Jerry Mahura Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Jerry Mahura Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Moretele/Ntswanahatshe, Dryharts, Taung, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 6724, Dryharts, 8588
Telephone
081 765 1939
EMIS number
600100596

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jerry Mahura 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 Jerry Mahura Secondary School directly, on 081 765 1939, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jerry Mahura Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jerry Mahura Secondary School the best school in Dryharts?
Jerry Mahura Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 94.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Dryharts besides Jerry Mahura Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Dryharts, including Motlhamare Primary.
How big are the classes at Jerry Mahura Secondary School?
Jerry Mahura Secondary School reported 1,094 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Jerry Mahura Secondary School?
No. Jerry Mahura Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Jerry Mahura Secondary School's matric results like?
Jerry Mahura Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's up from 78.8% in 2023.
Is Jerry Mahura Secondary School a public or private school?
Jerry Mahura Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jerry Mahura Secondary School?
You can call 081 765 1939. It is located at Moretele/Ntswanahatshe, Dryharts, Taung, 3747.
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