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Motloulela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Burgersfort, Motloulela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 59.6%.

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

Motloulela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

247
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motloulela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 47 learners from Motloulela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 59.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342058.8%
2024372773.0%
2025472859.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motloulela Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13969.2%
Mathematical Literacy251976.0%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences382668.4%
Geography382873.7%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Motloulela Secondary School's 247; is a public combined school, a different phase than Motloulela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 247; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motloulela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Motloulela Secondary School's 247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motloulela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Motloulela Secondary School's 247; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.

Burgersfort

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 247; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 247; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motloulela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Motloulela Secondary School's 247; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 247; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motloulela Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 247; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Motloulela Secondary School's 59.6%.

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 Motloulela Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Motloulela 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
Motloulela Village; Magakala Area; Driekop;
Postal
P.o. Box 251; Driekop
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925630913

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motloulela 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 Motloulela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motloulela 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 Motloulela Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Motloulela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 59.6% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Motloulela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Motloulela Secondary School?
Motloulela Secondary School reported 247 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Motloulela Secondary School?
No. Motloulela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motloulela Secondary School's matric results like?
Motloulela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 59.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 58.8% since 2023.
Is Motloulela Secondary School a public or private school?
Motloulela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motloulela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Motloulela Village; Magakala Area; Driekop;.
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