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Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Onverwagt, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Onverwagt, Lephalale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.4%.

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Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Onverwagt, Lephalale. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

823
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 90 matric candidates from Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023685682.4%
2024968386.5%
2025907684.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics715780.3%
Physical Sciences715070.4%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.2% against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 84.4%).
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, at 1,056 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is a similar size to Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, with 935 learners against 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is a similar size to Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School, with 890 learners against 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabalane-Seleka 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 Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School for 2027

Mabalane-Seleka 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
Cnr Walter Sizulu & Retief Streets
Postal
Cnr Walter Sizulu & Retief Streets
Telephone
014 763 6043
Website
mabalaneselekatechnical.co.za
Email
mstsreception@gmail.com
EMIS number
991103205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabalane-Seleka 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 Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School directly, on 014 763 6043, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabalane-Seleka 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 Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.4% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School?
Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School reported 823 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School?
Yes, Mabalane-Seleka 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 Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.4% since 2023.
Is Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabalane-Seleka Secondary School?
You can call 014 763 6043. It is located at Cnr Walter Sizulu & Retief Streets.
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