Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mabea Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Polokwane, Mabea Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 116 matric candidates from Mabea Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 88 | 96.7% |
| 2024 | 93 | 88 | 94.6% |
| 2025 | 116 | 101 | 87.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mabea Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 58 | 54 | 93.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 93 | 69 | 74.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 58 | 54 | 93.1% |
| History | 58 | 56 | 96.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 93 | 93 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mabea Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Mabea Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.