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Mabotha Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Mabotha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Raditshaba. Its last matric group achieved a 93.6% pass rate.

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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.

336
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mabotha 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 47 learners from Mabotha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023614370.5%
2024322887.5%
2025474493.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mabotha Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181583.3%
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Physical Sciences181688.9%
Life Sciences181477.8%
Accounting6350.0%
Business Studies141178.6%
Economics141392.9%
Geography262388.5%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Mabotha Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mabotha Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Mabotha Secondary School's 93.6%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mabotha Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabotha Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mabotha Secondary School's 93.6%.

Raditshaba

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

  • Masete Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thokampe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 929 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mabotha Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Tlhona Sedimong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 478 learners against Mabotha Secondary School's 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modikwa Primary School is a similar size to Mabotha Secondary School, with 437 learners against 336; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rasekgale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mabotha Secondary School, at 436 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabotha 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 Mabotha Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Royston Village; Raditshaba; Ga -Kibi;
Postal
P.o. Box 479; Raditshaba
Telephone
067 821 2844
EMIS number
920210494

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabotha 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 Mabotha Secondary School directly, on 067 821 2844, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabotha 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 Mabotha Secondary School the best school in Raditshaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mabotha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.6% is lower than THOKAMPE's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Raditshaba besides Mabotha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Raditshaba, including Masete.
How big are the classes at Mabotha Secondary School?
Mabotha Secondary School reported 336 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mabotha Secondary School?
No. Mabotha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mabotha Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabotha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 70.5% in 2023.
Is Mabotha Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabotha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabotha Secondary School?
You can call 067 821 2844. It is located at Royston Village; Raditshaba; Ga -Kibi;.
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