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Klaas Mothapo Secondary School

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

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwanemankweng, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.2% pass rate.

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

In Polokwanemankweng, Polokwane, Klaas Mothapo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

2,633
Learners
65
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Klaas Mothapo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School entered 367 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316815592.3%
202430326988.8%
202536732087.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Klaas Mothapo Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1429768.3%
Mathematical Literacy16114992.5%
Physical Sciences1259172.8%
Life Sciences12512297.6%
Agricultural Sciences125125100.0%
Accounting443375.0%
Business Studies444397.7%
Economics442863.6%
Geography13412492.5%
History13413197.8%
English First Additional Language303303100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Klaas Mothapo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 2,633; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 87.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 2,633; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 87.2%).
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,821 learners against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 2,633; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Toronto Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,796 learners against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 2,633; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Polokwane

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

  • Northern Academy is a similar size to Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, with 2,010 learners against 2,633; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 87.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, at 1,969 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,821 learners against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 2,633; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,780 learners against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 2,633; is a public primary school, a different phase than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Derek Kobe Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Klaas Mothapo Secondary School, 1,737 compared with 2,633; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.1% against Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's 87.2%.
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 Klaas Mothapo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Klaas Mothapo 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
No. 1196; Paledi Ga-Thoka; Ga-Mothapo;
Postal
P.o. Box 5103; Sovenga
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Klaas Mothapo 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 Klaas Mothapo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Klaas Mothapo 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 Klaas Mothapo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.2% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Klaas Mothapo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Northern Academy.
How big are the classes at Klaas Mothapo Secondary School?
Klaas Mothapo Secondary School reported 2,633 learners and 65 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Klaas Mothapo Secondary School?
No. Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's matric results like?
Klaas Mothapo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.2%, in 2025. That's down from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Klaas Mothapo Secondary School a public or private school?
Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Klaas Mothapo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at No. 1196; Paledi Ga-Thoka; Ga-Mothapo;.
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