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Mahlase Secondary School

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

In Mongalovillage, Polokwane, Mahlase Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mahlase Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mahlase Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mongalovillage, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

768
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahlase Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Mahlase Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231139685.0%
20241017372.3%
20251238972.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahlase Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422354.8%
Mathematical Literacy594779.7%
Physical Sciences322268.8%
Life Sciences322475.0%
Agricultural Sciences322784.4%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies694260.9%
Economics10990.0%
Geography594067.8%
History594576.3%
English First Additional Language101101100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn North district

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlase Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlase Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlase Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlase Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlase Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.

Polokwane

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mahlase Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlase Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlase Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Mahlase Secondary School's 768; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlase Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mahlase Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahlase 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
Mongalo Village; Addney; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 230; Bochum
Telephone
071 698 4945
EMIS number
920210548

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlase 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 Mahlase Secondary School directly, on 071 698 4945, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlase Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Mahlase Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlase Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.4% 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 Mahlase Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mahlase Secondary School?
Mahlase Secondary School reported 768 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mahlase Secondary School?
No. Mahlase Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahlase Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlase Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.4%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Mahlase Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlase Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlase Secondary School?
You can call 071 698 4945. It is located at Mongalo Village; Addney; Bochum;.
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