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Mopholosi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Mopholosi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 89.5% pass rate.

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

Mopholosi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,491
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Mopholosi Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Mopholosi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 143 learners from Mopholosi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312410181.5%
202414612585.6%
202514312889.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mopholosi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352777.1%
Mathematical Literacy1119686.5%
Physical Sciences281760.7%
Life Sciences554785.5%
Accounting332266.7%
Business Studies534483.0%
Economics483675.0%
Geography887281.8%
History1039491.3%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how Mopholosi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopholosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopholosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Mopholosi Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,491; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Mopholosi Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,491; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mopholosi Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopholosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mopholosi Secondary School, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopholosi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to Mopholosi Secondary School, with 1,767 learners against 1,491; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to Mopholosi Secondary School, with 1,686 learners against 1,491; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Mopholosi Secondary School's 89.5%.
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 Mopholosi Secondary School for 2027

Because Mopholosi Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1160, Lakeside, Lakeside Proper, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Telephone
016 583 0294
EMIS number
700321083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mopholosi 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 Mopholosi Secondary School directly, on 016 583 0294, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mopholosi 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 Mopholosi Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Mopholosi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.5% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Mopholosi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mopholosi Secondary School?
Mopholosi Secondary School reported 1,491 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mopholosi Secondary School?
Yes, Mopholosi 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 Mopholosi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mopholosi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. That's up from 81.5% in 2023.
Is Mopholosi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mopholosi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mopholosi Secondary School?
You can call 016 583 0294. It is located at 1160, Lakeside, Lakeside Proper, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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