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Molate Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bolobedu, Molototsi, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Molate Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bolobedu, Molototsi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.8%.

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

In Bolobedu, Molototsi, Molate Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

396
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Molate 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 52 learners from Molate Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023764761.8%
2024373697.3%
2025524280.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Molate Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20945.0%
Mathematical Literacy171588.2%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences252496.0%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies242395.8%
Economics121191.7%
Geography2929100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Molate Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molate Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Molate Secondary School's 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 396; is a public combined school, a different phase than Molate Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Molate Secondary School's 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%.

Molototsi

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

  • Mokutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 738 compared with 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%).
  • Ramollo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 736 learners against Molate Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mmaba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 685 compared with 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Molate Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Lebaka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Molate Secondary School, 667 compared with 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Molate Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 600 learners against Molate Secondary School's 396, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Molate Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Molate Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Jamela Village; Molototsi;
Postal
P.o. Box 5187; Molototsi
Telephone
082 262 1469
EMIS number
918521354

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Molate 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 Molate Secondary School directly, on 082 262 1469, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Molate 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 Molate Secondary School the best school in Molototsi?
On the numbers that are published, Molate Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% is lower than MMABA's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Molototsi besides Molate Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Molate Secondary School?
Molate Secondary School reported 396 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Molate Secondary School?
No. Molate Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Molate Secondary School's matric results like?
Molate Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's up from 61.8% in 2023.
Is Molate Secondary School a public or private school?
Molate Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Molate Secondary School?
You can call 082 262 1469. It is located at Jamela Village; Molototsi;.
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