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Mazwe Secondary School

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

In Lephalale, Seleka, Mazwe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.9%.

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

Mazwe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lephalale, Seleka. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

412
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mazwe 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, 55 matric candidates from Mazwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413278.0%
2024433888.4%
2025555090.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mazwe Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171694.1%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences433683.7%
Agricultural Sciences433786.0%
Geography312787.1%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Mazwe Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mazwe Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 412; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.7% against Mazwe Secondary School's 90.9%).
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mazwe Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mazwe Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 412; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Mazwe Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mazwe Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 412; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Mazwe Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Mazwe Secondary School's 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Seleka

Zooming into Seleka, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mazwe Secondary School.

  • Radibaki Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 936 learners against Mazwe Secondary School's 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Motlhasedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Mazwe Secondary School's 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Baphoting Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mazwe Secondary School, at 451 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Baitswe Secondary School is a similar size to Mazwe Secondary School, with 375 learners against 412; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Mazwe Secondary School's 90.9%.
  • Mokwele Primary School is a similar size to Mazwe Secondary School, with 357 learners against 412; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mazwe 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 Mazwe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mazwe Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ward1; Seleka; Seleka Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 51; Seleka
Telephone
061 408 5299
EMIS number
921110594

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mazwe 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 Mazwe Secondary School directly, on 061 408 5299, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mazwe 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 Mazwe Secondary School the best school in Seleka?
On the numbers that are published, Mazwe Secondary School's 90.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BAITSWE at 78.8%.
How many other schools are there in Seleka besides Mazwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Seleka, including Radibaki.
How big are the classes at Mazwe Secondary School?
Mazwe Secondary School reported 412 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Mazwe Secondary School?
No. Mazwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mazwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mazwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.9%, in 2025. That's up from 78% in 2023.
Is Mazwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mazwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mazwe Secondary School?
You can call 061 408 5299. It is located at Ward1; Seleka; Seleka Tribal;.
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