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Morutwa Secondary School

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

Morutwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Madiga. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.4% pass rate.

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

In Madiga, Morutwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

322
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Morutwa 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 45 learners from Morutwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514282.4%
2024413687.8%
2025453884.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Morutwa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17952.9%
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences413380.5%
Agricultural Sciences292689.7%
Geography413995.1%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Morutwa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutwa Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 322; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Morutwa Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Morutwa Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 322; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Morutwa Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutwa Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morutwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutwa Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 322; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Morutwa Secondary School's 84.4%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Morutwa Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morutwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmadiga

And within Mmadiga itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Mosebo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 515 learners against Morutwa Secondary School's 322; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morutwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Morutwa Secondary School for 2027

Because Morutwa 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
859 Madiga Village
Postal
P.o. Box 4968; Sovenga
Telephone
015 267 3053
EMIS number
923240983

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morutwa 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 Morutwa Secondary School directly, on 015 267 3053, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morutwa 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 Morutwa Secondary School the best school in Mmadiga?
Morutwa Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 84.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mmadiga besides Morutwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mmadiga, including Mosebo.
How big are the classes at Morutwa Secondary School?
Morutwa Secondary School reported 322 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Morutwa Secondary School?
No. Morutwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Morutwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Morutwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 82.4% since 2023.
Is Morutwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Morutwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morutwa Secondary School?
You can call 015 267 3053. It is located at 859 Madiga Village.
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