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Mawele Secondary School

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

In Bakenberg, Mawele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Mawele Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bakenberg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

127
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mawele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 13 learners from Mawele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023241458.3%
202477100.0%
20251313100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mawele Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics200.0%
Mathematical Literacy55100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
English First Additional Language77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Mawele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Mawele Secondary School's 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 127; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mawele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Mawele Secondary School's 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

Zooming into Bakenberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mawele Secondary School.

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 776 compared with 127; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mawele Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgoka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 719 compared with 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 624 compared with 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mawele Secondary School, 428 compared with 127; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mawele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 394 learners against Mawele Secondary School's 127; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Mawele Secondary School's 100%.
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 Mawele Secondary School for 2027

Because Mawele 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
Ditlotswane Halt; Bakenberg; Site 642;
Postal
P.o. Box 1306; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921140755

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mawele 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 Mawele Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mawele 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 Mawele Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?
On the numbers that are published, Mawele Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DENNIS MATLHABA II at 93.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Mawele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at Mawele Secondary School?
Mawele Secondary School reported 127 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Mawele Secondary School?
No. Mawele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mawele Secondary School's matric results like?
Mawele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 58.3% in 2023.
Is Mawele Secondary School a public or private school?
Mawele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mawele Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ditlotswane Halt; Bakenberg; Site 642;.
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