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Mashao Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mashao Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Molototsi. Its most recent matric class posted a 64.8% pass rate.

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Mashao Secondary School is a public secondary school in Molototsi. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

278
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mashao Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Mashao Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 64.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023362980.6%
2024342779.4%
2025543564.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mashao Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201785.0%
Mathematical Literacy141178.6%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences342985.3%
Agricultural Sciences151280.0%
Geography332884.8%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Mashao Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashao Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashao Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 278; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mashao Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashao Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 278; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.

Molototsi

Zooming into Molototsi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mashao Secondary School.

  • Mokutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 738 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.
  • Ramollo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashao Secondary School, 736 compared with 278; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashao Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mmaba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 685 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mashao Secondary School's 64.8%.
  • Lebaka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 667 learners against Mashao Secondary School's 278; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashao Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashao Secondary School, 600 compared with 278, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mashao Secondary School for 2027

Because Mashao 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
Ga Ntata Village
Postal
P.o. Box 5088; Molototsi
Telephone
083 394 4130
EMIS number
918510521

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mashao 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 Mashao Secondary School directly, on 083 394 4130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mashao 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 Mashao Secondary School the best school in Molototsi?
On the numbers that are published, Mashao Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.8% is lower than MMABA's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Molototsi besides Mashao Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Mashao Secondary School?
Mashao Secondary School reported 278 learners and 8 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 Mashao Secondary School?
No. Mashao Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mashao Secondary School's matric results like?
Mashao Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.8%, in 2025. That's down from 80.6% in 2023.
Is Mashao Secondary School a public or private school?
Mashao Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mashao Secondary School?
You can call 083 394 4130. It is located at Ga Ntata Village.
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