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Mahlabela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rametlwanevillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Mahlabela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Rametlwanevillage, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.2%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mahlabela Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rametlwanevillage, Polokwane, Mahlabela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

414
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mahlabela 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 38 learners from Mahlabela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403792.5%
2024373389.2%
2025383284.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahlabela Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211257.1%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences373491.9%
Agricultural Sciences181794.4%
Geography373594.6%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Mahlabela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mahlabela Secondary School's 414; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mahlabela Secondary School's 414; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mahlabela Secondary School's 414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlabela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mahlabela Secondary School's 414; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 414; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 414; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 414; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mahlabela Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlabela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlabela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlabela Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 414; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlabela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mahlabela Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahlabela 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rametloana Village; Moletji; Pietersberg;
Postal
P.o. Box 344; Lonsdale
Telephone
079 353 1622
EMIS number
922250478

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlabela 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 Mahlabela Secondary School directly, on 079 353 1622, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlabela 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 Mahlabela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlabela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.2% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mahlabela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mahlabela Secondary School?
Mahlabela Secondary School reported 414 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Mahlabela Secondary School?
No. Mahlabela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahlabela Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlabela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. That's down from 92.5% in 2023.
Is Mahlabela Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlabela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlabela Secondary School?
You can call 079 353 1622. It is located at Rametloana Village; Moletji; Pietersberg;.
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