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Masobe Secondary School

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

Welcome to Masobe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Moshatemasekoleng, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 97.4% pass rate.

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

Masobe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Moshatemasekoleng, Polokwane. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

651
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masobe 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

Of the 76 learners from Masobe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236868100.0%
20245757100.0%
2025767497.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masobe Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181794.4%
Mathematical Literacy3939100.0%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences575393.0%
Geography5757100.0%
History3939100.0%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Masobe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Masobe Secondary School's 97.4%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masobe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Masobe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Masobe Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Masobe Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Masobe Secondary School's 97.4%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masobe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masobe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Masobe Secondary School's 651; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masobe 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 Masobe Secondary School for 2027

Masobe 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
Ga Mothapo; Masekoleng;
Postal
P.o. Box 01; Tholongwe
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masobe 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 Masobe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masobe 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 Masobe Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Masobe Secondary School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Masobe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Masobe Secondary School?
Masobe Secondary School reported 651 learners and 18 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 Masobe Secondary School?
No. Masobe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Masobe Secondary School's matric results like?
Masobe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Masobe Secondary School a public or private school?
Masobe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masobe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Mothapo; Masekoleng;.
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