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Maolwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bolobedu, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Maolwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bolobedu, Duiwelskloof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81%.

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

Located in Bolobedu, Duiwelskloof, Maolwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

814
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Maolwe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Maolwe Secondary School entered 79 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023776077.9%
2024896471.9%
2025796481.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maolwe Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261557.7%
Mathematical Literacy634977.8%
Physical Sciences221777.3%
Life Sciences603456.7%
Agricultural Sciences544787.0%
Geography674262.7%
History352777.1%
English First Additional Language8989100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Maolwe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 814; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maolwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Maolwe Secondary School's 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 814; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maolwe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Maolwe Secondary School's 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%.

Duiwelskloof

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

  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 814; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maolwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Maolwe Secondary School's 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%.
  • Pipa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 1,453 compared with 814; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maolwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modubatse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maolwe Secondary School, 1,311 compared with 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.2% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%).
  • Tshweni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maolwe Secondary School, at 972 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.6% against Maolwe Secondary School's 81%).
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 Maolwe Secondary School for 2027

Maolwe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Modubung Village; Bolobedu Area; Modjadji;
Postal
P/Bag 719; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
015 328 3433
EMIS number
918510422

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maolwe 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 Maolwe Secondary School directly, on 015 328 3433, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maolwe 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 Maolwe Secondary School the best school in Duiwelskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Maolwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% is lower than TSHWENI's 81.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Duiwelskloof besides Maolwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Duiwelskloof, including W.m. Kgatla.
How big are the classes at Maolwe Secondary School?
Maolwe Secondary School reported 814 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Maolwe Secondary School?
No. Maolwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maolwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Maolwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's up from 77.9% in 2023.
Is Maolwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Maolwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maolwe Secondary School?
You can call 015 328 3433. It is located at Modubung Village; Bolobedu Area; Modjadji;.
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