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Mashianyane Secondary School

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

Mashianyane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamathabatha, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 81% pass rate.

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

Located in Gamathabatha, Polokwane, Mashianyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

371
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mashianyane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mashianyane Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023725576.4%
20241313100.0%
2025423481.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mashianyane Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181372.2%
Mathematical Literacy272177.8%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences242187.5%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies2121100.0%
Economics33100.0%
Geography353188.6%
English First Additional Language4545100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Mashianyane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mashianyane Secondary School's 81%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 371; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mashianyane Secondary School's 81%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashianyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mashianyane Secondary School's 81%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashianyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 371; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mashianyane Secondary School's 81%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 371; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mashianyane Secondary School's 81%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashianyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashianyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashianyane Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 371; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashianyane 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 Mashianyane Secondary School for 2027

Because Mashianyane 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-Mathabatha
Postal
P.o. Box 55; Mathabatha
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260703

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mashianyane 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 Mashianyane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mashianyane 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 Mashianyane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mashianyane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mashianyane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mashianyane Secondary School?
Mashianyane Secondary School reported 371 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Mashianyane Secondary School?
No. Mashianyane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mashianyane Secondary School's matric results like?
Mashianyane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's up from 76.4% in 2023.
Is Mashianyane Secondary School a public or private school?
Mashianyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mashianyane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga-Mathabatha.
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