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Mabogopedi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Regorogile, Thabazimbi, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Mabogopedi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Regorogile, Thabazimbi. Its most recent matric class posted a 59% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mabogopedi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Regorogile, Thabazimbi, Mabogopedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,344
Learners
37
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mabogopedi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 178 learners from Mabogopedi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 59% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231499060.4%
20241397151.1%
202517810559.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mabogopedi Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics431330.2%
Mathematical Literacy976668.0%
Physical Sciences261246.2%
Life Sciences432046.5%
Accounting8787.5%
Business Studies3266.7%
Economics8562.5%
Geography1317758.8%
History894044.9%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Mabogopedi Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 1,344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 59%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is a similar size to Mabogopedi Secondary School, with 1,674 learners against 1,344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabogopedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabogopedi Secondary School, at 1,670 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 59%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Mabogopedi Secondary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 59%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is a similar size to Mabogopedi Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabogopedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Thabazimbi

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

  • Deo Gloria Primary School is a similar size to Mabogopedi Secondary School, with 1,268 learners against 1,344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabogopedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Thabazimbi is a similar size to Mabogopedi Secondary School, with 990 learners against 1,344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabogopedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Frikkie Meyer teaches fewer learners than Mabogopedi Secondary School, 860 compared with 1,344; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 59%.
  • Groenvlei Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 525 learners against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 1,344; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.5% against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 59%.
  • Kesarona Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 347 learners against Mabogopedi Secondary School's 1,344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabogopedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mabogopedi Secondary School for 2027

Mabogopedi 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
1 Shai Drive Ext 1
Postal
Po Box 2521, Thabazimbi
Telephone
99
EMIS number
909132006

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabogopedi 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 Mabogopedi Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabogopedi 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 Mabogopedi Secondary School the best school in Thabazimbi?
On the numbers that are published, Mabogopedi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 59% is lower than HOERSKOOL FRIKKIE MEYER's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thabazimbi besides Mabogopedi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thabazimbi, including Deo Gloria.
How big are the classes at Mabogopedi Secondary School?
Mabogopedi Secondary School reported 1,344 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mabogopedi Secondary School?
No. Mabogopedi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mabogopedi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabogopedi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 59%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 60.4% since 2023.
Is Mabogopedi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabogopedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabogopedi Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 1 Shai Drive Ext 1.
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