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Modumela Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Modumela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 77.8% pass rate.

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

In Polokwane, Modumela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

101
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Modumela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Modumela Secondary School entered 9 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201470.0%
2024181266.7%
20259777.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Modumela Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18633.3%
Physical Sciences181266.7%
Life Sciences181372.2%
Economics181583.3%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

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

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Modumela Secondary School's 101; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Modumela Secondary School's 101; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Modumela Secondary School's 101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modumela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Modumela Secondary School's 101; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 101; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 101; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 101; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Modumela Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modumela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modumela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Modumela Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 101; is a public primary school, a different phase than Modumela 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 Modumela Secondary School for 2027

Because Modumela 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
Witlicnt Village; Privatebag X7888; Pitersburg;
Postal
P/Bag X7888; Pitersburg
Telephone
082 691 1189
EMIS number
922211077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Modumela 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 Modumela Secondary School directly, on 082 691 1189, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Modumela 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 Modumela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Modumela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.8% 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 Modumela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Modumela Secondary School?
Modumela Secondary School reported 101 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Modumela Secondary School?
No. Modumela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Modumela Secondary School's matric results like?
Modumela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.8%, in 2025. That's up from 70% in 2023.
Is Modumela Secondary School a public or private school?
Modumela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Modumela Secondary School?
You can call 082 691 1189. It is located at Witlicnt Village; Privatebag X7888; Pitersburg;.
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