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Maruatona Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamamaila, Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Maruatona Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamamaila, Modjadjiskloof. Its last matric group achieved a 78.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Gamamaila, Modjadjiskloof, Maruatona Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

359
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Maruatona Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 46 learners from Maruatona Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393076.9%
2024302686.7%
2025463678.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Maruatona Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131184.6%
Mathematical Literacy171694.1%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences302686.7%
Geography302686.7%
History171694.1%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Maruatona Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruatona Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Maruatona Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 359; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maruatona Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Maruatona Secondary School's 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.

Modjadjiskloof

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

  • Makala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 711 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Khudugane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 693 compared with 359; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Maruatona Secondary School's 78.3%.
  • Jamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Maruatona Secondary School's 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruatona Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Namatsabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 640 learners against Maruatona Secondary School's 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruatona Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nokane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maruatona Secondary School, 606 compared with 359; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maruatona Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Maruatona Secondary School for 2027

Maruatona 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
Senwamokgope Township
Postal
P.o. Box 466; Senwamokgope
Telephone
99
EMIS number
919341060

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maruatona 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 Maruatona Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maruatona 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 Maruatona Secondary School the best school in Modjadjiskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Maruatona Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.3% is lower than MAKALA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Modjadjiskloof besides Maruatona Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Modjadjiskloof, including Makala.
How big are the classes at Maruatona Secondary School?
Maruatona Secondary School reported 359 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Maruatona Secondary School?
No. Maruatona Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maruatona Secondary School's matric results like?
Maruatona Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.9% since 2023.
Is Maruatona Secondary School a public or private school?
Maruatona Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maruatona Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Senwamokgope Township.
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