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Mmantshako Secondary School

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

Mmantshako Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 87.5% pass rate.

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

In Polokwane, Mmantshako Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

214
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mmantshako 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 24 learners from Mmantshako Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272488.9%
2024231565.2%
2025242187.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mmantshako Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy11981.8%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences231565.2%
Geography231565.2%
History11545.5%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Mmantshako Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mmantshako Secondary School's 214; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mmantshako Secondary School's 214; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mmantshako Secondary School's 214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmantshako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mmantshako Secondary School's 214; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 214; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 214; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%).
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 214; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mmantshako Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmantshako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmantshako Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmantshako Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 214; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmantshako 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 Mmantshako Secondary School for 2027

Mmantshako Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Essaurinca ;Raditshaba;
Postal
P.o. Box 420; Raditshaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
920210814

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmantshako 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 Mmantshako Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmantshako 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 Mmantshako Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mmantshako Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mmantshako Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mmantshako Secondary School?
Mmantshako Secondary School reported 214 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Mmantshako Secondary School?
No. Mmantshako Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mmantshako Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmantshako Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.9% since 2023.
Is Mmantshako Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmantshako Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmantshako Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Essaurinca ;Raditshaba;.
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