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Motlhaputseng Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tlokweng / Silverkrans, Madikwe, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

In Tlokweng / Silverkrans, Madikwe, Motlhaputseng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.3% pass rate.

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

Motlhaputseng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tlokweng / Silverkrans, Madikwe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

618
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motlhaputseng Secondary 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

Motlhaputseng Secondary School entered 75 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827996.3%
2024726793.1%
2025757397.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motlhaputseng Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311961.3%
Mathematical Literacy413687.8%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences232087.0%
Geography625995.2%
History413995.1%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Motlhaputseng Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhaputseng Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 618; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhaputseng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhaputseng Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%).
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motlhaputseng Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 618; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhaputseng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%.

Madikwe

Zooming into Madikwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motlhaputseng Secondary School.

  • Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School is a similar size to Motlhaputseng Secondary School, with 532 learners against 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Mokgaotsi Primary School is a similar size to Motlhaputseng Secondary School, with 494 learners against 618; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhaputseng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Olefile Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Motlhaputseng Secondary School, 431 compared with 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Langa La Sembo Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Motlhaputseng Secondary School, 400 compared with 618; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 97.3%.
  • Motsatsi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 398 learners against Motlhaputseng Secondary School's 618; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motlhaputseng 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 Motlhaputseng Secondary School for 2027

Because Motlhaputseng Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
280 Metejwe Section, Tlokweng / Silverkrans, Swartruggens, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 2719, Silwerkrans, 2839
Telephone
014 512 0182
EMIS number
600101434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motlhaputseng 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 Motlhaputseng Secondary School directly, on 014 512 0182, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motlhaputseng 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 Motlhaputseng Secondary School the best school in Madikwe?
On the numbers that are published, Motlhaputseng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97.3% is lower than Langa La Sembo Secondary School's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Madikwe besides Motlhaputseng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Madikwe, including Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Motlhaputseng Secondary School?
Motlhaputseng Secondary School reported 618 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Motlhaputseng Secondary School?
No. Motlhaputseng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motlhaputseng Secondary School's matric results like?
Motlhaputseng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.3% since 2023.
Is Motlhaputseng Secondary School a public or private school?
Motlhaputseng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motlhaputseng Secondary School?
You can call 014 512 0182. It is located at 280 Metejwe Section, Tlokweng / Silverkrans, Swartruggens, 3747.
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