Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mabotha Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Raditshaba, Mabotha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 47 learners from Mabotha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 43 | 70.5% |
| 2024 | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 47 | 44 | 93.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mabotha Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 18 | 15 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 14 | 77.8% |
| Accounting | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Economics | 14 | 13 | 92.9% |
| Geography | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mabotha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mabotha 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.