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Mathibadifate Secondary School

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

Mathibadifate Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gamamaila, Modjadjiskloof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 66.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mathibadifate Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Gamamaila, Modjadjiskloof, Mathibadifate Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

448
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mathibadifate 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 60 learners from Mathibadifate Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 66.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023513976.5%
2024312890.3%
2025604066.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mathibadifate Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10880.0%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences312993.5%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History211990.5%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mathibadifate Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibadifate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 448; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibadifate Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 448; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibadifate Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 448; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathibadifate Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 448; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.

Modjadjiskloof

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

  • Makala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibadifate Secondary School, 711 compared with 448; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Khudugane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathibadifate Secondary School, 693 compared with 448; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.9% against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Jamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibadifate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Namatsabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 640 learners against Mathibadifate Secondary School's 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibadifate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nokane Primary School is a similar size to Mathibadifate Secondary School, with 606 learners against 448; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathibadifate 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 Mathibadifate Secondary School for 2027

Mathibadifate 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
Mamaila Tribal Authority; Mamaila Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 785; Vongani
Telephone
081 378 1325
EMIS number
919341077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathibadifate 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 Mathibadifate Secondary School directly, on 081 378 1325, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathibadifate 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 Mathibadifate Secondary School the best school in Modjadjiskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Mathibadifate Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.7% 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 Mathibadifate Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Modjadjiskloof, including Makala.
How big are the classes at Mathibadifate Secondary School?
Mathibadifate Secondary School reported 448 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Mathibadifate Secondary School?
No. Mathibadifate Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathibadifate Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathibadifate Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. That's down from 76.5% in 2023.
Is Mathibadifate Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathibadifate Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathibadifate Secondary School?
You can call 081 378 1325. It is located at Mamaila Tribal Authority; Mamaila Village;.
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