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Mohlopheng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rafiri, Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Rafiri, Zebediela, Mohlopheng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.4% pass rate.

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

Mohlopheng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rafiri, Zebediela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

258
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mohlopheng 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, 39 matric candidates from Mohlopheng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 74.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211466.7%
2024241770.8%
2025392974.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mohlopheng Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9333.3%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences7571.4%
Life Sciences241354.2%
Agricultural Sciences242291.7%
Geography171482.4%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 74.4%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 74.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlopheng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 74.4%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlopheng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zebediela

Zooming into Zebediela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mohlopheng Secondary School.

  • Mack Semeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.6% against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 74.4%.
  • Sekutupu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlopheng Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlopheng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Chita Kekana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlopheng Secondary School, 933 compared with 258; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 74.4%.
  • Mashigoana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mohlopheng Secondary School, 883 compared with 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlopheng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramakgotho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 860 learners against Mohlopheng Secondary School's 258; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mohlopheng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mohlopheng Secondary School for 2027

Because Mohlopheng 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
Ga- Rafiri; Zebediela;
Postal
P.o Box 63; Zebediela
Telephone
072 355 8989
EMIS number
921230375

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mohlopheng 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 Mohlopheng Secondary School directly, on 072 355 8989, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mohlopheng 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 Mohlopheng Secondary School the best school in Zebediela?
On the numbers that are published, Mohlopheng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.4% is lower than CHITA KEKANA's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zebediela besides Mohlopheng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zebediela, including Mack Semeka.
How big are the classes at Mohlopheng Secondary School?
Mohlopheng Secondary School reported 258 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mohlopheng Secondary School?
No. Mohlopheng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mohlopheng Secondary School's matric results like?
Mohlopheng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.4%, in 2025. That's up from 66.7% in 2023.
Is Mohlopheng Secondary School a public or private school?
Mohlopheng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mohlopheng Secondary School?
You can call 072 355 8989. It is located at Ga- Rafiri; Zebediela;.
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