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Moedwil Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Rietfontein Plaas, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Moedwil Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rietfontein Plaas, Rustenburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Rietfontein Plaas, Rustenburg, Moedwil Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

833
Learners
42
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Moedwil 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 67 learners from Moedwil Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023755573.3%
202469063.0%
2025676495.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Moedwil Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11654.5%
Mathematical Literacy361438.9%
Physical Sciences11763.6%
Life Sciences1111100.0%
Agricultural Sciences361747.2%
Geography1111100.0%
English First Additional Language696898.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Moedwil Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moedwil Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Moedwil Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 833; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%).
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moedwil Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moedwil Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 833; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%).

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moedwil Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moedwil Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moedwil Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 833; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%).
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against Moedwil Secondary School's 833; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moedwil Secondary School, 1,659 compared with 833; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Moedwil Secondary School's 95.5%).
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 Moedwil Secondary School for 2027

Moedwil Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plaas Rietfontein 394, Moedwil, Moedwil, 4747
Postal
Private Bag X 71113, Rustenburg, 0300
Telephone
014 151 0111
EMIS number
600102388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moedwil 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 Moedwil Secondary School directly, on 014 151 0111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moedwil 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 Moedwil Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Moedwil Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.5% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Moedwil Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Moedwil Secondary School?
Moedwil Secondary School reported 833 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Moedwil Secondary School?
No. Moedwil Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Moedwil Secondary School's matric results like?
Moedwil Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 73.3% in 2023.
Is Moedwil Secondary School a public or private school?
Moedwil Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moedwil Secondary School?
You can call 014 151 0111. It is located at Plaas Rietfontein 394, Moedwil, Moedwil, 4747.
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