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Morakolo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matladi, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Morakolo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Matladi, Lephalale. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.3% pass rate.

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Morakolo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matladi, Lephalale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

845
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Morakolo 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

Morakolo Secondary School entered 80 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 71.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023915863.7%
20241067772.6%
2025805771.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Morakolo Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322371.9%
Mathematical Literacy625385.5%
Physical Sciences321340.6%
Life Sciences322268.8%
Business Studies625080.6%
Geography856880.0%
History622235.5%
English First Additional Language106106100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Morakolo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morakolo Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 845; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Morakolo Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morakolo Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morakolo Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 845; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Morakolo Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morakolo Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 845; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Morakolo Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Morakolo Secondary School's 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Morakolo Secondary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Morakolo Secondary School's 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Morakolo Secondary School, at 1,171 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Morakolo Secondary School's 71.3%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Morakolo Secondary School, at 1,056 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is a similar size to Morakolo Secondary School, with 935 learners against 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is a similar size to Morakolo Secondary School, with 890 learners against 845; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morakolo 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 Morakolo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Morakolo 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
Shongoane 2; Chiefshongoane; Batlhalerwa T. Aut.;
Postal
P.o. Box 1497; Ellisras
Telephone
014 769 0082
EMIS number
921110709

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morakolo 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 Morakolo Secondary School directly, on 014 769 0082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morakolo 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 Morakolo Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Morakolo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 71.3% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Morakolo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Morakolo Secondary School?
Morakolo Secondary School reported 845 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Morakolo Secondary School?
No. Morakolo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Morakolo Secondary School's matric results like?
Morakolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.3%, in 2025. That's up from 63.7% in 2023.
Is Morakolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Morakolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morakolo Secondary School?
You can call 014 769 0082. It is located at Shongoane 2; Chiefshongoane; Batlhalerwa T. Aut.;.
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