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Mohlakamotala Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Vaalwater, Modimolle, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Mohlakamotala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vaalwater, Modimolle. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Vaalwater, Modimolle, Mohlakamotala Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

327
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mohlakamotala Secondary School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023443477.3%
2024423890.5%
2025474493.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mohlakamotala Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5120.0%
Mathematical Literacy222090.9%
Physical Sciences5360.0%
Life Sciences241770.8%
Agricultural Sciences55100.0%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Mohlakamotala Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakamotala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakamotala Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakamotala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Modimolle

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

  • High School Nylstroom is noticeably bigger, teaching 928 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 93.6%.
  • Mabule Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 524 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakamotala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Susan Strijdom School teaches fewer learners than Mohlakamotala Secondary School, 202 compared with 327, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Mohlakamotala Secondary School.
  • Cradle Academy is noticeably smaller, with 153 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Waterbergskool Vir Cvo Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 152 learners against Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 327, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Mohlakamotala Secondary School for 2027

Mohlakamotala 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
Boekenhoutskloof;Next To Road Nylstroom To Vaalwat;
Postal
P.o. Box 2007; Nylstroom
Telephone
014 721 0671
EMIS number
907130994

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mohlakamotala 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 Mohlakamotala Secondary School directly, on 014 721 0671, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mohlakamotala 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 Mohlakamotala Secondary School the best school in Modimolle?
On the numbers that are published, Mohlakamotala Secondary School's 93.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HOERSKOOL NYLSTROOM at 91.4%.
How many other schools are there in Modimolle besides Mohlakamotala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Modimolle, including Hoerskool Nylstroom.
How big are the classes at Mohlakamotala Secondary School?
Mohlakamotala Secondary School reported 327 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mohlakamotala Secondary School?
No. Mohlakamotala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mohlakamotala Secondary School's matric results like?
Mohlakamotala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.6%, in 2025. That's up from 77.3% in 2023.
Is Mohlakamotala Secondary School a public or private school?
Mohlakamotala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mohlakamotala Secondary School?
You can call 014 721 0671. It is located at Boekenhoutskloof;Next To Road Nylstroom To Vaalwat;.
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