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Mohlakaneng Secondary School

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

Mohlakaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Seshego, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.4% pass rate.

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

Located in Seshego, Polokwane, Mohlakaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

928
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mohlakaneng Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mohlakaneng Secondary School entered 107 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023928087.0%
2024827287.8%
20251078579.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mohlakaneng Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18950.0%
Mathematical Literacy645585.9%
Physical Sciences251560.0%
Life Sciences252392.0%
Accounting8562.5%
Business Studies2424100.0%
Economics242291.7%
Geography585493.1%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Mohlakaneng Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mohlakaneng Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 928; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mohlakaneng Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mohlakaneng Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 928; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mohlakaneng Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 928; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mohlakaneng Secondary School's 79.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlakaneng Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 928; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlakaneng 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 Mohlakaneng Secondary School for 2027

Mohlakaneng 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
1912 Zone 1; Seshego;
Postal
P.o. Box 6; Seshego742
Telephone
015 223 6592
EMIS number
925220941

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mohlakaneng 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 Mohlakaneng Secondary School directly, on 015 223 6592, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mohlakaneng 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 Mohlakaneng Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mohlakaneng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.4% 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 Mohlakaneng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mohlakaneng Secondary School?
Mohlakaneng Secondary School reported 928 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Mohlakaneng Secondary School?
No. Mohlakaneng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mohlakaneng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mohlakaneng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.4%, in 2025. That's down from 87% in 2023.
Is Mohlakaneng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mohlakaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mohlakaneng Secondary School?
You can call 015 223 6592. It is located at 1912 Zone 1; Seshego;.
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