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Mmaba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bolebedu, Molototsi, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mmaba Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bolebedu, Molototsi. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.9% pass rate.

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Mmaba Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bolebedu, Molototsi. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

685
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mmaba 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 141 learners from Mmaba Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312710784.3%
202411710892.3%
202514112487.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mmaba Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics463576.1%
Mathematical Literacy716693.0%
Physical Sciences413687.8%
Life Sciences11710791.5%
Agricultural Sciences727198.6%
Geography837792.8%
History383797.4%
English First Additional Language117117100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Mmaba Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mmaba Secondary School's 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmaba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaba Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mmaba Secondary School's 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mmaba Secondary School's 685; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mmaba Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmaba Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9%.

Molototsi

Zooming into Molototsi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mmaba Secondary School.

  • Mokutu Secondary School is a similar size to Mmaba Secondary School, with 738 learners against 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Ramollo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mmaba Secondary School, at 736 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lebaka Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mmaba Secondary School, at 667 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mmaba Secondary School, at 600 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phakeng Primary School is a similar size to Mmaba Secondary School, with 596 learners against 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmaba Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mmaba Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mmaba 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
Ga-Maupa Village; Bellevien 13; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 307; Molototsi
Telephone
072 189 6780
EMIS number
918521408

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmaba 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 Mmaba Secondary School directly, on 072 189 6780, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmaba 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 Mmaba Secondary School the best school in Molototsi?
On the numbers that are published, Mmaba Secondary School's 87.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOKUTU at 80.5%.
How many other schools are there in Molototsi besides Mmaba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Mmaba Secondary School?
Mmaba Secondary School reported 685 learners and 24 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 Mmaba Secondary School?
No. Mmaba Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mmaba Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmaba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. That's up from 84.3% in 2023.
Is Mmaba Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmaba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmaba Secondary School?
You can call 072 189 6780. It is located at Ga-Maupa Village; Bellevien 13; Modjadji;.
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