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Mamello S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Meloding, Virginia, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (9 circuit)

Mamello S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Meloding, Virginia. Its most recent matric class posted a 86% pass rate.

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

In Meloding, Virginia, Mamello S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,161
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mamello S/S 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 178 learners from Mamello S/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323119082.3%
202420115979.1%
202517815386.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mamello S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics855767.1%
Mathematical Literacy1189479.7%
Physical Sciences744864.9%
Life Sciences736893.2%
Agricultural Sciences191894.7%
Accounting111090.9%
Business Studies554887.3%
Economics554072.7%
Geography12910682.2%
History745979.7%
English First Additional Language202202100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Lejweleputswa district with Mamello S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamello S/S Secondary School, 1,898 compared with 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 86%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamello S/S Secondary School, 1,677 compared with 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamello S/S Secondary School, 1,653 compared with 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 86%.

Virginia

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

  • Harmonie P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mamello S/S Secondary School, with 1,300 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Marematlou S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Mamello S/S Secondary School, with 1,284 learners against 1,161; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 86%.
  • Phahamisanang P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamello S/S Secondary School, at 1,259 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dieketseng P/S Primary School is a similar size to Mamello S/S Secondary School, with 1,080 learners against 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamello S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meloding S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mamello S/S Secondary School, at 1,074 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (85.6% against Mamello S/S Secondary School's 86%).
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1391 Musa Street, Meloding, Meloding, Virginia, 9430
Postal
Po Box 346, Meloding, 9430
EMIS number
444412025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mamello S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mamello S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mamello S/S 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 Mamello S/S Secondary School the best school in Virginia?
On the numbers that are published, Mamello S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86% is lower than MAREMATLOU S/S's 89.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Virginia besides Mamello S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Virginia, including Harmonie P/S.
How big are the classes at Mamello S/S Secondary School?
Mamello S/S Secondary School reported 1,161 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mamello S/S Secondary School?
No. Mamello S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mamello S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Mamello S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 82.3% in 2023.
Is Mamello S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Mamello S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mamello S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1391 Musa Street, Meloding, Meloding, Virginia, 9430.
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