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Moholoholo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maromeng, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Moholoholo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Maromeng, Acornhoek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.6%.

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

In Maromeng, Acornhoek, Moholoholo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

523
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Moholoholo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Moholoholo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 92 learners from Moholoholo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023845869.0%
2024524280.8%
2025928794.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Moholoholo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics29517.2%
Mathematical Literacy231356.5%
Physical Sciences27414.8%
Life Sciences271659.3%
Agricultural Sciences33100.0%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies2525100.0%
Economics251664.0%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Moholoholo Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%).
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%).
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Moholoholo Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 523; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%).
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moholoholo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

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

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moholoholo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Moholoholo Secondary School's 523; is a public primary school, a different phase than Moholoholo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Moholoholo Secondary School, 1,256 compared with 523; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Moholoholo Secondary School, 1,174 compared with 523; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
99 Rooiboklaagte, Maromengacornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360
Postal
Po Box 2140 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
083 773 1427
EMIS number
800034869

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Moholoholo 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 Moholoholo Secondary School directly, on 083 773 1427, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Moholoholo 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 Moholoholo Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Moholoholo Secondary School's 94.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Moholoholo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Moholoholo Secondary School?
Moholoholo Secondary School reported 523 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Moholoholo Secondary School?
Yes, Moholoholo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Moholoholo Secondary School's matric results like?
Moholoholo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 69% in 2023.
Is Moholoholo Secondary School a public or private school?
Moholoholo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Moholoholo Secondary School?
You can call 083 773 1427. It is located at 99 Rooiboklaagte, Maromengacornhoek, Bushbuckridge Rural, 1360.
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