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Mahlontebe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Leeuwfontein, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Leeuwfontein, Groblersdal, Mahlontebe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.2%.

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

Mahlontebe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Leeuwfontein, Groblersdal. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

945
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahlontebe 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

Of the 113 learners from Mahlontebe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231518757.6%
20241338261.7%
20251138575.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahlontebe Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics541527.8%
Mathematical Literacy794455.7%
Physical Sciences312064.5%
Life Sciences1338765.4%
Agricultural Sciences917481.3%
Geography1026967.6%
History423071.4%
English First Additional Language133133100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 945; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mahlontebe Secondary School's 75.2%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 945; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is a similar size to Mahlontebe Secondary School, with 1,316 learners against 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahlontebe Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Mahlontebe Secondary School's 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlontebe Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 945; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlontebe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahlontebe Secondary School, at 1,285 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Mahlontebe Secondary School's 75.2%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is a similar size to Mahlontebe Secondary School, with 1,271 learners against 945; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mahlontebe Secondary School's 75.2%.
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 Mahlontebe Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahlontebe 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
813; Moganyaka Town Ship; Leeufontein;
Postal
P.o. Box 117; Moganyaka
Telephone
071 657 6204
EMIS number
924650191

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlontebe 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 Mahlontebe Secondary School directly, on 071 657 6204, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlontebe 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 Mahlontebe Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlontebe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.2% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Mahlontebe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Mahlontebe Secondary School?
Mahlontebe Secondary School reported 945 learners and 28 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 Mahlontebe Secondary School?
No. Mahlontebe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahlontebe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlontebe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.2%, in 2025. That's up from 57.6% in 2023.
Is Mahlontebe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlontebe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlontebe Secondary School?
You can call 071 657 6204. It is located at 813; Moganyaka Town Ship; Leeufontein;.
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