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Mahlakodishe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Mahlakodishe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Marblehall. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.4% pass rate.

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

In Marblehall, Mahlakodishe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

474
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mahlakodishe 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 59 learners from Mahlakodishe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023625080.6%
2024684667.6%
2025594881.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahlakodishe Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7685.7%
Mathematical Literacy615386.9%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences684363.2%
Agricultural Sciences684058.8%
Geography614980.3%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Mahlakodishe Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlakodishe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahlakodishe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlakodishe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlakodishe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

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

  • Hututu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlakodishe Secondary School, 1,048 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.9% against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 81.4%).
  • Lepelle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 956 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 50.7% against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Good Shepherd Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 884 learners against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 474; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 81.4%.
  • Elshadai Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlakodishe Secondary School, 876 compared with 474, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlakodishe Secondary School, 733 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.7% against Mahlakodishe Secondary School's 81.4%).
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 Mahlakodishe Secondary School for 2027

Mahlakodishe 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
Matlala Ramoshebo
Postal
P.o Box 41
Telephone
084 864 5268
EMIS number
996606808

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlakodishe 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 Mahlakodishe Secondary School directly, on 084 864 5268, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlakodishe 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 Mahlakodishe Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlakodishe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.4% is lower than GOOD SHEPHERD's 91.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Mahlakodishe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Mahlakodishe Secondary School?
Mahlakodishe Secondary School reported 474 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mahlakodishe Secondary School?
No. Mahlakodishe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahlakodishe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlakodishe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.6% since 2023.
Is Mahlakodishe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlakodishe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlakodishe Secondary School?
You can call 084 864 5268. It is located at Matlala Ramoshebo.
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