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Motsipa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Duiwelskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Motsipa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Duiwelskloof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Motsipa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Duiwelskloof, Motsipa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

398
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Motsipa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Motsipa Secondary School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233232100.0%
2024464189.1%
2025454191.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Motsipa Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282175.0%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences231043.5%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies2323100.0%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography4040100.0%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Motsipa Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motsipa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Motsipa Secondary School's 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%).
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 398; is a public combined school, a different phase than Motsipa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Motsipa Secondary School's 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%).

Duiwelskloof

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

  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motsipa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Motsipa Secondary School's 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Pipa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 1,453 compared with 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motsipa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modubatse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 1,311 compared with 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.2% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%.
  • Tshweni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motsipa Secondary School, 972 compared with 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1%.
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 Motsipa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Motsipa 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
Ramaroka Village; Duiwelskloof;
Postal
P.o. Box 62; Duiwelskloof
Telephone
083 265 0652
EMIS number
918510767

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motsipa 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 Motsipa Secondary School directly, on 083 265 0652, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motsipa 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 Motsipa Secondary School the best school in Duiwelskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Motsipa Secondary School's 91.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHWENI at 81.6%.
How many other schools are there in Duiwelskloof besides Motsipa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Duiwelskloof, including W.m. Kgatla.
How big are the classes at Motsipa Secondary School?
Motsipa Secondary School reported 398 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Motsipa Secondary School?
No. Motsipa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motsipa Secondary School's matric results like?
Motsipa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.1%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Motsipa Secondary School a public or private school?
Motsipa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motsipa Secondary School?
You can call 083 265 0652. It is located at Ramaroka Village; Duiwelskloof;.
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