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Mahwibitswane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamaja, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Mahwibitswane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gamaja, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 94% pass rate.

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

In Gamaja, Polokwane, Mahwibitswane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

488
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mahwibitswane 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 84 learners from Mahwibitswane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023918189.0%
2024766382.9%
2025847994.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mahwibitswane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics543666.7%
Mathematical Literacy222090.9%
Physical Sciences473676.6%
Life Sciences645992.2%
Agricultural Sciences636196.8%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics12866.7%
Geography1717100.0%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Mahwibitswane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 488; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mahwibitswane Secondary School's 94%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 488; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Mahwibitswane Secondary School's 94%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahwibitswane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 488; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mahwibitswane Secondary School's 94%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahwibitswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 488; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mahwibitswane Secondary School's 94%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 488; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Mahwibitswane Secondary School's 94%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahwibitswane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahwibitswane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahwibitswane Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahwibitswane 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 Mahwibitswane Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahwibitswane 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
Kopermyn
Postal
P.o. Box 7228; Mahwibitswane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260536

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahwibitswane 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 Mahwibitswane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahwibitswane 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 Mahwibitswane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mahwibitswane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94% 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 Mahwibitswane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mahwibitswane Secondary School?
Mahwibitswane Secondary School reported 488 learners and 16 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 Mahwibitswane Secondary School?
No. Mahwibitswane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahwibitswane Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahwibitswane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. That's up from 89% in 2023.
Is Mahwibitswane Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahwibitswane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahwibitswane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Kopermyn.
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