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Motlalaohle Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In Matoks, Polokwane, Motlalaohle Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.9%.

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

Motlalaohle Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Matoks, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,342
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motlalaohle 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

In 2025, 198 matric candidates from Motlalaohle Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321918885.8%
202417216696.5%
202519817688.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motlalaohle Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics957376.8%
Mathematical Literacy777698.7%
Physical Sciences827895.1%
Life Sciences15914289.3%
Agricultural Sciences12312097.6%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics131292.3%
Geography11311299.1%
English First Additional Language172172100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Motlalaohle Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,801 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,637 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,466 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlalaohle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nare Secondary School is a similar size to Motlalaohle Secondary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Dendron Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,251 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlalaohle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motlalaohle Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 88.9%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 1,342; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Motlalaohle Secondary School's 1,342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlalaohle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlalaohle Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motlalaohle Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlalaohle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Motlalaohle Secondary School for 2027

Because Motlalaohle 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
Malaka Location; Dwarsriver;
Postal
P/Bag X545; Dwarsriver
Telephone
015 527 2116
EMIS number
919340333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motlalaohle 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 Motlalaohle Secondary School directly, on 015 527 2116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motlalaohle 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 Motlalaohle Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Motlalaohle Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% 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 Motlalaohle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Motlalaohle Secondary School?
Motlalaohle Secondary School reported 1,342 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Motlalaohle Secondary School?
No. Motlalaohle Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motlalaohle Secondary School's matric results like?
Motlalaohle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 85.8% in 2023.
Is Motlalaohle Secondary School a public or private school?
Motlalaohle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motlalaohle Secondary School?
You can call 015 527 2116. It is located at Malaka Location; Dwarsriver;.
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