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Motse Maria Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Mashashane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Motse Maria Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane, Mashashane. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.2% pass rate.

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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.

466
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q4 no-fee school, Motse Maria Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023877383.9%
2024816479.0%
2025816985.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics816175.3%
Physical Sciences694058.0%
Life Sciences695985.5%
Accounting212095.2%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics121191.7%
Geography605693.3%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Motse Maria Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 466; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 466; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 466; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motse Maria Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 466; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 466; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motse Maria Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mashashane

And within Mashashane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tlakale Mashashane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 1,085 compared with 466; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.2% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Mmatshipi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motse Maria Secondary School, at 626 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Jawe-Jawe Ledwaba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motse Maria Secondary School, at 392 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.8% against Motse Maria Secondary School's 85.2%.
  • Phatlaphadima School teaches fewer learners than Motse Maria Secondary School, 255 compared with 466, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than Motse Maria Secondary School.
  • Sehlare Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 234 learners against Motse Maria Secondary School's 466; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motse Maria Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Motse Maria Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Doornspruit 655
Postal
P/Bag 7836; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 224 1088
EMIS number
904221067

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motse Maria 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 Motse Maria Secondary School directly, on 015 224 1088, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motse Maria Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Motse Maria Secondary School the best school in Mashashane?
On the numbers that are published, Motse Maria Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.2% is lower than TLAKALE MASHASHANE's 98.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mashashane besides Motse Maria Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Mashashane, including Tlakale Mashashane.
How big are the classes at Motse Maria Secondary School?
Motse Maria Secondary School reported 466 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Motse Maria Secondary School?
No. Motse Maria Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motse Maria Secondary School's matric results like?
Motse Maria Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 83.9% since 2023.
Is Motse Maria Secondary School a public or private school?
Motse Maria Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motse Maria Secondary School?
You can call 015 224 1088. It is located at Doornspruit 655.
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