Public secondary school · Polokwane, Mashashane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Motse Maria Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Polokwane, Mashashane, Motse Maria Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges no school fees.
Motse Maria Secondary School entered 81 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 73 | 83.9% |
| 2024 | 81 | 64 | 79.0% |
| 2025 | 81 | 69 | 85.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Motse Maria Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 81 | 61 | 75.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 69 | 40 | 58.0% |
| Life Sciences | 69 | 59 | 85.5% |
| Accounting | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Geography | 60 | 56 | 93.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 81 | 81 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Motse Maria Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Motse Maria 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.