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Meetsetshehla Secondary School

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

Meetsetshehla Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vaalwater. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 71.8%.

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

In Vaalwater, Meetsetshehla Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

574
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Meetsetshehla 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 78 learners from Meetsetshehla Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 71.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023905257.8%
2024363186.1%
2025785671.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Meetsetshehla Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10440.0%
Mathematical Literacy262284.6%
Physical Sciences10440.0%
Life Sciences10770.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Geography181688.9%
History1818100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

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

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meetsetshehla Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Vaalwater

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

  • Mahlasedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meetsetshehla Secondary School, 1,395 compared with 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leseding Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,384 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 71.8%.
  • Mokolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meetsetshehla Secondary School, 1,178 compared with 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • E.a. Davidson Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 364 learners against Meetsetshehla Secondary School's 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Skuinskloof Primary School teaches fewer learners than Meetsetshehla Secondary School, 290 compared with 574; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meetsetshehla 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 Meetsetshehla Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Meetsetshehla 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
Hartebeespoort Farm; Vaalwater;
Postal
P.o. Box 220; Vaalwater
Telephone
071 657 1035
EMIS number
907130833

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meetsetshehla 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 Meetsetshehla Secondary School directly, on 071 657 1035, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meetsetshehla 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 Meetsetshehla Secondary School the best school in Vaalwater?
On the numbers that are published, Meetsetshehla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.8% is lower than LESEDING's 94.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vaalwater besides Meetsetshehla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Vaalwater, including Mahlasedi.
How big are the classes at Meetsetshehla Secondary School?
Meetsetshehla Secondary School reported 574 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Meetsetshehla Secondary School?
No. Meetsetshehla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Meetsetshehla Secondary School's matric results like?
Meetsetshehla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.8%, in 2025. That's up from 57.8% in 2023.
Is Meetsetshehla Secondary School a public or private school?
Meetsetshehla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meetsetshehla Secondary School?
You can call 071 657 1035. It is located at Hartebeespoort Farm; Vaalwater;.
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