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Mashobela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Galebelo, Galebelo, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Galebelo, Mashobela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mashobela Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mashobela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Galebelo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

140
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mashobela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 36 matric candidates from Mashobela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211781.0%
2024353394.3%
2025363288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mashobela Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10550.0%
Mathematical Literacy252496.0%
Physical Sciences4375.0%
Life Sciences353085.7%
Agricultural Sciences3131100.0%
Geography353497.1%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Mashobela Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Mashobela Secondary School's 140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashobela Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashobela Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 140; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mashobela Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mashobela Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Mashobela Secondary School's 140; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Galebelo

Zooming into Galebelo, here are 3 other schools to compare against Mashobela Secondary School.

  • Nkekethlalwa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mashobela Secondary School, 275 compared with 140; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgokolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mashobela Secondary School, at 166 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mashobela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Segoboko Secondary School is a similar size to Mashobela Secondary School, with 113 learners against 140; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mashobela Secondary School's 88.9%.
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 Mashobela Secondary School for 2027

Because Mashobela 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
742; Ga-Lebelo; Grasvlei;
Postal
P.o. Box 263; Ga-Lebelo
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921421027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mashobela 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 Mashobela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mashobela 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 Mashobela Secondary School the best school in Galebelo?
On the numbers that are published, Mashobela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than SEGOBOKO's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Galebelo besides Mashobela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Galebelo, including Nkekethlalwa.
How big are the classes at Mashobela Secondary School?
Mashobela Secondary School reported 140 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Mashobela Secondary School?
No. Mashobela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mashobela Secondary School's matric results like?
Mashobela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Mashobela Secondary School a public or private school?
Mashobela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mashobela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 742; Ga-Lebelo; Grasvlei;.
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