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Mothotlung High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Brits, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mothotlung High School, a public secondary school serving Brits. Its last matric group achieved a 85.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mothotlung High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mothotlung High School is a public secondary school in Brits. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,425
Learners
50
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mothotlung High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Mothotlung High School entered 206 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316112074.5%
202415912679.2%
202520617685.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mothotlung High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics532343.4%
Mathematical Literacy1069185.8%
Physical Sciences522955.8%
Life Sciences525096.2%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Accounting352777.1%
Business Studies393692.3%
Economics3939100.0%
Geography857284.7%
History605795.0%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Mothotlung High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mothotlung High School, 2,257 compared with 1,425; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mothotlung High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mothotlung High School, 2,146 compared with 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Mothotlung High School's 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mothotlung High School, 2,005 compared with 1,425; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mothotlung High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is a similar size to Mothotlung High School, with 1,957 learners against 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.

Brits

Zooming into Brits, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mothotlung High School.

  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mothotlung High School, 2,146 compared with 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Mothotlung High School's 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
  • Marikana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mothotlung High School, at 1,910 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mothotlung High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshepagalang Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mothotlung High School, at 1,696 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
  • Ikatisong Secondary School is a similar size to Mothotlung High School, with 1,657 learners against 1,425; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.2% against Mothotlung High School's 85.4%.
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 Mothotlung High School for 2027

As a public school, Mothotlung High School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1204 Site, 0263
Postal
P.o.box 170, Mothotlung, 0263
Telephone
012 709 8001
EMIS number
600101423

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mothotlung High 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 Mothotlung High School directly, on 012 709 8001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mothotlung High 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 Mothotlung High School the best school in Brits?
On the numbers that are published, Mothotlung High School's matric pass rate of 85.4% is lower than Thuto-Pele High School's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Brits besides Mothotlung High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brits, including Botlhabelo High School.
How big are the classes at Mothotlung High School?
Mothotlung High School reported 1,425 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Mothotlung High School?
No. Mothotlung High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mothotlung High School's matric results like?
Mothotlung High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.4%, in 2025. That's up from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Mothotlung High School a public or private school?
Mothotlung High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mothotlung High School?
You can call 012 709 8001. It is located at 1204 Site, 0263.
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