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Mark Shope Secondary School

Public secondary school · Malovisivillage, Nwamitwa, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Mark Shope Secondary School is a public secondary school in Malovisivillage, Nwamitwa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.4%.

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

Located in Malovisivillage, Nwamitwa, Mark Shope Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,096
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mark Shope Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 119 matric candidates from Mark Shope Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827591.5%
2024807998.8%
202511911092.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mark Shope Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251664.0%
Mathematical Literacy5555100.0%
Physical Sciences2121100.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies141392.9%
Economics141392.9%
Geography666598.5%
History4545100.0%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Mark Shope Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mark Shope Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,096; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Mark Shope Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mark Shope Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 1,096; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Mark Shope Secondary School's 1,096; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Mark Shope Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mark Shope Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 1,096; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mark Shope Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mark Shope Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 1,096; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Nwamitwa

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

  • Favasi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mark Shope Secondary School, at 920 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vhulakanjhani Primary School is a similar size to Mark Shope Secondary School, with 879 learners against 1,096; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fofoza Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mark Shope Secondary School, at 853 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nhlengeleti Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mark Shope Secondary School, 744 compared with 1,096; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nwajaheni Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 650 learners against Mark Shope Secondary School's 1,096; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mark Shope 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 Mark Shope Secondary School for 2027

Mark Shope 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
Stand No. 1008; Malovisi Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 922; N'wamitwa
Telephone
083 360 2904
EMIS number
915530242

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mark Shope 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 Mark Shope Secondary School directly, on 083 360 2904, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mark Shope 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 Mark Shope Secondary School the best school in Nwamitwa?
Mark Shope Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 92.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Nwamitwa besides Mark Shope Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nwamitwa, including Favasi.
How big are the classes at Mark Shope Secondary School?
Mark Shope Secondary School reported 1,096 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Mark Shope Secondary School?
No. Mark Shope Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mark Shope Secondary School's matric results like?
Mark Shope Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.5% since 2023.
Is Mark Shope Secondary School a public or private school?
Mark Shope Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mark Shope Secondary School?
You can call 083 360 2904. It is located at Stand No. 1008; Malovisi Village;.
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