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Motlhajwa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sefilhogdvillage, Tomburke, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Motlhajwa Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sefilhogdvillage, Tomburke. Its last matric group achieved a 79.2% pass rate.

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Motlhajwa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sefilhogdvillage, Tomburke. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

267
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motlhajwa 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

Of the 24 learners from Motlhajwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201785.0%
2024312580.6%
2025241979.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motlhajwa Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151173.3%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences312890.3%
Business Studies161275.0%
Geography312271.0%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Motlhajwa Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhajwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhajwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Tomburke

Zooming into Tomburke, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motlhajwa Secondary School.

  • Mananye Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 639 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.6% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Sefitlhogo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 585 learners against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhajwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moroe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 543 compared with 267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhajwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Letupu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 527 learners against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Radinong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhajwa Secondary School, 485 compared with 267; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Motlhajwa Secondary School's 79.2%.
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 Motlhajwa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Motlhajwa 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
Rietfontein; Village; Seleka 415;
Postal
P.o. Box 06; Tomburke
Telephone
076 832 0184
EMIS number
921110754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motlhajwa 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 Motlhajwa Secondary School directly, on 076 832 0184, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motlhajwa 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 Motlhajwa Secondary School the best school in Tomburke?
On the numbers that are published, Motlhajwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than RADINONG's 89.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tomburke besides Motlhajwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tomburke, including Mananye.
How big are the classes at Motlhajwa Secondary School?
Motlhajwa Secondary School reported 267 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Motlhajwa Secondary School?
No. Motlhajwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motlhajwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Motlhajwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Motlhajwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Motlhajwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motlhajwa Secondary School?
You can call 076 832 0184. It is located at Rietfontein; Village; Seleka 415;.
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