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Marobathotha Secondary School

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

Welcome to Marobathotha Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Boyne. Its last matric group achieved a 77.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Marobathotha Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Marobathotha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Boyne. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,710
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • Located in Boyne, Capricorn District, Limpopo.
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Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Marobathotha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Marobathotha Secondary School entered 267 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330822573.1%
202430827288.3%
202526720877.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Marobathotha Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22818882.5%
Mathematical Literacy807593.8%
Physical Sciences21517882.8%
Life Sciences21520294.0%
Agricultural Sciences1029997.1%
Accounting272592.6%
Business Studies272696.3%
Economics938389.2%
Geography17916994.4%
History666192.4%
English First Additional Language308308100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Marobathotha Secondary School's 1,710; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Marobathotha Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as Marobathotha Secondary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Marobathotha Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is a similar size to Marobathotha Secondary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,710; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marobathotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Marobathotha Secondary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,710; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Marobathotha Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Marobathotha Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marobathotha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Boyne

Zooming into Boyne, here are 2 other schools to compare against Marobathotha Secondary School.

  • Makgoka Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Marobathotha Secondary School, 897 compared with 1,710; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Marobathotha Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Moria Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 627 learners against Marobathotha Secondary School's 1,710; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marobathotha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Marobathotha Secondary School for 2027

Marobathotha 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
Moria; Boyne;
Postal
P/Bag X301; Boyne
Telephone
072 333 8699
EMIS number
923240747

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Online

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marobathotha 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 Marobathotha Secondary School directly, on 072 333 8699, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marobathotha Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Marobathotha Secondary School the best school in Boyne?
On the numbers that are published, Marobathotha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.9% is lower than MAKGOKA's 90.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Boyne besides Marobathotha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Boyne, including Makgoka.
How big are the classes at Marobathotha Secondary School?
Marobathotha Secondary School reported 1,710 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Marobathotha Secondary School?
No. Marobathotha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Marobathotha Secondary School's matric results like?
Marobathotha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.9%, in 2025. That's up from 73.1% in 2023.
Is Marobathotha Secondary School a public or private school?
Marobathotha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marobathotha Secondary School?
You can call 072 333 8699. It is located at Moria; Boyne;.
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