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Maroba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rakgwatha, Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Maroba Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Rakgwatha, Zebediela. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80%.

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

In Rakgwatha, Zebediela, Maroba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

471
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Maroba 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, 40 matric candidates from Maroba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023352777.1%
2024252392.0%
2025403280.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maroba Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10660.0%
Mathematical Literacy151493.3%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences252496.0%
Agricultural Sciences151493.3%
Geography252496.0%
English First Additional Language2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Maroba Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 471; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Maroba Secondary School's 80%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 471; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Maroba Secondary School's 80%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 471; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maroba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 471; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Maroba Secondary School's 80%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 471; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maroba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zebediela

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

  • Mack Semeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 1,032 compared with 471; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.6% against Maroba Secondary School's 80%).
  • Sekutupu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Maroba Secondary School's 471; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maroba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Chita Kekana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Maroba Secondary School's 471; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Maroba Secondary School's 80%.
  • Mashigoana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 883 learners against Maroba Secondary School's 471; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maroba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramakgotho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maroba Secondary School, 860 compared with 471; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maroba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Maroba Secondary School for 2027

Because Maroba Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rakgoatha Village; Zebediela;
Postal
Po Box 558; Groothoek
Telephone
071 657 3733
EMIS number
921230283

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maroba 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 Maroba Secondary School directly, on 071 657 3733, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maroba 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 Maroba Secondary School the best school in Zebediela?
On the numbers that are published, Maroba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than CHITA KEKANA's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zebediela besides Maroba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zebediela, including Mack Semeka.
How big are the classes at Maroba Secondary School?
Maroba Secondary School reported 471 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Maroba Secondary School?
No. Maroba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maroba Secondary School's matric results like?
Maroba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77.1% since 2023.
Is Maroba Secondary School a public or private school?
Maroba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maroba Secondary School?
You can call 071 657 3733. It is located at Rakgoatha Village; Zebediela;.
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