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Mabodibeng Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Gamoloi, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamoloi, Groblersdal, Mabodibeng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Mabodibeng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamoloi, Groblersdal. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

392
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mabodibeng 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

Mabodibeng Secondary School entered 31 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023351851.4%
2024222195.5%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mabodibeng Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151066.7%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences151493.3%
Life Sciences141392.9%
Agricultural Sciences1414100.0%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics88100.0%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Mabodibeng Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mabodibeng Secondary School's 100%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 392; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabodibeng Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Mabodibeng Secondary School's 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabodibeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against Mabodibeng Secondary School's 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.1% against Mabodibeng Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabodibeng Secondary School, 1,271 compared with 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mabodibeng Secondary School's 100%.
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 Mabodibeng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mabodibeng 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
Ga Moloi; Glen Cowie;
Postal
P.o. Box 28; Glen Cowie1061
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924640750

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabodibeng 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 Mabodibeng Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabodibeng 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 Mabodibeng Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Mabodibeng Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NGWANAMATLANG at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Mabodibeng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Mabodibeng Secondary School?
Mabodibeng Secondary School reported 392 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mabodibeng Secondary School?
No. Mabodibeng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mabodibeng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabodibeng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 51.4% in 2023.
Is Mabodibeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabodibeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabodibeng Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Moloi; Glen Cowie;.
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