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Mamochoko Secondary School

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

Mamochoko Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 97% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mamochoko Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Mamochoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

369
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mamochoko 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 33 learners from Mamochoko Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232525100.0%
20242626100.0%
2025333297.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mamochoko Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15853.3%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences262596.2%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Mamochoko Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mamochoko Secondary School's 369; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mamochoko Secondary School's 369; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mamochoko Secondary School's 369; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamochoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mamochoko Secondary School's 369; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 369; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 369; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 369; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Mamochoko Secondary School's 97%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 369; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamochoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 369; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamochoko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamochoko Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 369; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamochoko 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 Mamochoko Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mamochoko Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand 406, Moletjie; Ga-Kobo Village
Postal
P.o Box 3192 Koloti
Telephone
99
EMIS number
992205102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mamochoko 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 Mamochoko Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mamochoko 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 Mamochoko Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mamochoko Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mamochoko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mamochoko Secondary School?
Mamochoko Secondary School reported 369 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mamochoko Secondary School?
No. Mamochoko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mamochoko Secondary School's matric results like?
Mamochoko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Mamochoko Secondary School a public or private school?
Mamochoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mamochoko Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand 406, Moletjie; Ga-Kobo Village.
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