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Mareseleng Secondary School

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

Mareseleng Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Groblersdal. Its most recent matric class posted a 57.5% pass rate.

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

In Groblersdal, Mareseleng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

264
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mareseleng Secondary School entered 40 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 57.5% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342470.6%
2024353085.7%
2025402357.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mareseleng 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
Mathematics271140.7%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences201470.0%
Life Sciences353394.3%
Agricultural Sciences3535100.0%
Economics151386.7%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mareseleng Secondary School's 57.5%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

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

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mareseleng Secondary School, 1,446 compared with 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mareseleng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mareseleng Secondary School, 1,285 compared with 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Mareseleng Secondary School's 57.5%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Mareseleng Secondary School's 264; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mareseleng Secondary School's 57.5%.
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 Mareseleng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mareseleng 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
Legolaneng; Village; Nebo Distirct;
Postal
P.o. Box 256; Boleu474
Telephone
082 838 6970
EMIS number
924651255

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mareseleng 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 Mareseleng Secondary School directly, on 082 838 6970, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mareseleng 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 Mareseleng Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Mareseleng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 57.5% 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 Mareseleng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Mareseleng Secondary School?
Mareseleng Secondary School reported 264 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mareseleng Secondary School?
No. Mareseleng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mareseleng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mareseleng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 57.5%, in 2025. That's down from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Mareseleng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mareseleng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mareseleng Secondary School?
You can call 082 838 6970. It is located at Legolaneng; Village; Nebo Distirct;.
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