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Mochedi Secondary School

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

In Waagkraalvillage, Polokwane, Mochedi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.4% pass rate.

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

Mochedi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Waagkraalvillage, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

168
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mochedi 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, 31 matric candidates from Mochedi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023772329.9%
2024594474.6%
2025312477.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mochedi Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261246.2%
Mathematical Literacy332884.8%
Physical Sciences261869.2%
Life Sciences593966.1%
Agricultural Sciences594983.1%
Geography332575.8%
English First Additional Language5959100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Mochedi Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochedi Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 168; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochedi Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 168; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochedi Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mochedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mochedi Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 168; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mochedi Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mochedi Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mochedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mochedi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Mochedi Secondary School's 168; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mochedi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mochedi Secondary School for 2027

Because Mochedi Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mochedi School; Wagkraal Village; Moletjie;
Postal
P.o. Box 222; Lonsdale
Telephone
071 658 7009
EMIS number
922250676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mochedi 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 Mochedi Secondary School directly, on 071 658 7009, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mochedi 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 Mochedi Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mochedi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.4% 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 Mochedi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mochedi Secondary School?
Mochedi Secondary School reported 168 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mochedi Secondary School?
No. Mochedi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mochedi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mochedi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.4%, in 2025. That's up from 29.9% in 2023.
Is Mochedi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mochedi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mochedi Secondary School?
You can call 071 658 7009. It is located at Mochedi School; Wagkraal Village; Moletjie;.
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