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Mathulasera Secondary School

Public secondary school · Seleka, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Seleka, Lephalale, Mathulasera Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.5%.

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

Mathulasera Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Seleka, Lephalale. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

201
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathulasera 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

Mathulasera Secondary School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231616100.0%
20241414100.0%
2025161487.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mathulasera Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics600.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Life Sciences1414100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1414100.0%
Geography141392.9%
English First Additional Language1414100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Mathulasera Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathulasera Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Mathulasera Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathulasera Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathulasera Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Mathulasera Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathulasera Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Mathulasera Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Mathulasera Secondary School's 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mathulasera Secondary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Mathulasera Secondary School's 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Mathulasera Secondary School's 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87% against Mathulasera Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Ikitseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Mathulasera Secondary School's 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathulasera Secondary School, 935 compared with 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Mathulasera Secondary School's 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathulasera Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mathulasera Secondary School for 2027

Mathulasera 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
Melkbosch Village
Postal
P.o. Box 712; Ellisras
Telephone
073 146 0238
EMIS number
921110549

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathulasera 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 Mathulasera Secondary School directly, on 073 146 0238, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathulasera 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 Mathulasera Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Mathulasera Secondary School's 87.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATSHWARA at 87%.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Mathulasera Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Mathulasera Secondary School?
Mathulasera Secondary School reported 201 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mathulasera Secondary School?
No. Mathulasera Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathulasera Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathulasera Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Mathulasera Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathulasera Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathulasera Secondary School?
You can call 073 146 0238. It is located at Melkbosch Village.
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