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Motjere Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lapucellalekhurengvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Motjere Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lapucellalekhurengvillage, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.9% pass rate.

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

In Lapucellalekhurengvillage, Polokwane, Motjere Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

269
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Motjere Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Motjere Secondary School entered 29 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023533158.5%
2024383592.1%
2025292275.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Motjere Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9666.7%
Mathematical Literacy292689.7%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences99100.0%
Geography292069.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Motjere Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Motjere Secondary School's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Motjere Secondary School's 269; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Motjere Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Motjere Secondary School's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 269; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Motjere Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 269; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Motjere Secondary School's 75.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motjere Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motjere 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 Motjere Secondary School for 2027

Motjere Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Motjere;Lapucella Village;Ga-Matlala;
Postal
P.o. Box 135; Juno
Telephone
015 015 4269
EMIS number
922250775

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motjere 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 Motjere Secondary School directly, on 015 015 4269, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motjere 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 Motjere Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Motjere Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.9% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Motjere Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Motjere Secondary School?
Motjere Secondary School reported 269 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Motjere Secondary School?
No. Motjere Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motjere Secondary School's matric results like?
Motjere Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.9%, in 2025. That's up from 58.5% in 2023.
Is Motjere Secondary School a public or private school?
Motjere Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motjere Secondary School?
You can call 015 015 4269. It is located at Motjere;Lapucella Village;Ga-Matlala;.
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