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Khesethwane Secondary School

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

Welcome to Khesethwane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mawa, Tzaneen. Its last matric group achieved a 98.7% pass rate.

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Khesethwane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mawa, Tzaneen. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

717
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Khesethwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Khesethwane Secondary School entered 77 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696594.2%
2024747398.6%
2025777698.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Khesethwane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181688.9%
Mathematical Literacy5656100.0%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Agricultural Sciences272696.3%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography4646100.0%
History3030100.0%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Khesethwane Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khesethwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khesethwane Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 717; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khesethwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Khesethwane Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Khesethwane Secondary School's 717; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khesethwane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than Khesethwane Secondary School, 1,520 compared with 717; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khesethwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khesethwane Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 717; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Khesethwane Secondary School's 98.7%).
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Khesethwane Secondary School, 1,275 compared with 717; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khesethwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Khesethwane Secondary School for 2027

Khesethwane 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
Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu;
Postal
P/Bag 763; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
083 271 3047
EMIS number
918510156

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khesethwane 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 Khesethwane Secondary School directly, on 083 271 3047, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khesethwane 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 Khesethwane Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Khesethwane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.7% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Khesethwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Khesethwane Secondary School?
Khesethwane Secondary School reported 717 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Khesethwane Secondary School?
No. Khesethwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khesethwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Khesethwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. That's up from 94.2% in 2023.
Is Khesethwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Khesethwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khesethwane Secondary School?
You can call 083 271 3047. It is located at Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu;.
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