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Mmamehlabe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Mmamehlabe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mmamehlabe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Mmamehlabe Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

321
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mmamehlabe 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 31 learners from Mmamehlabe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023464597.8%
20244141100.0%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mmamehlabe Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy3434100.0%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences4141100.0%
Agricultural Sciences4141100.0%
Geography363597.2%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Mmamehlabe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmamehlabe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%).

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 321; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmamehlabe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmamehlabe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmamehlabe Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmamehlabe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mmamehlabe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mmamehlabe 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
Mamehlabe Village; Sour Apple Tree;
Postal
P.o. Box 43; Juno
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922251785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmamehlabe 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 Mmamehlabe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmamehlabe 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 Mmamehlabe Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mmamehlabe Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mmamehlabe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mmamehlabe Secondary School?
Mmamehlabe Secondary School reported 321 learners and 11 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 Mmamehlabe Secondary School?
No. Mmamehlabe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mmamehlabe Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmamehlabe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Mmamehlabe Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmamehlabe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmamehlabe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mamehlabe Village; Sour Apple Tree;.
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