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Motswatemeng High School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Zone 8, Makapanstad, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

In Zone 8, Makapanstad, Motswatemeng High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 69.8% pass rate.

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

Motswatemeng High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zone 8, Makapanstad. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

351
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motswatemeng High 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 2025

Of the 43 learners from Motswatemeng High School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202352445.0%
2025433069.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motswatemeng High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy424095.2%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences392974.4%
Accounting171058.8%
Business Studies181583.3%
Economics171482.4%
Geography3939100.0%
History2525100.0%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Motswatemeng High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motswatemeng High School, 2,257 compared with 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswatemeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Motswatemeng High School, 2,146 compared with 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Motswatemeng High School's 69.8%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Motswatemeng High School's 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Motswatemeng High School's 69.8%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motswatemeng High School, 2,005 compared with 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswatemeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Motswatemeng High School's 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Motswatemeng High School's 69.8%.

Makapanstad

Zooming into Makapanstad, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motswatemeng High School.

  • Mmankala Technical And Commercial Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motswatemeng High School, 778 compared with 351, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nchaupe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 551 learners against Motswatemeng High School's 351; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Motswatemeng High School's 69.8%.
  • Hendrick Makapan High School sits in roughly the same size range as Motswatemeng High School, at 434 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.5% against Motswatemeng High School's 69.8%.
  • Thipe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motswatemeng High School, at 350 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswatemeng High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mmakuba Primary School is a similar size to Motswatemeng High School, with 302 learners against 351; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motswatemeng High 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 Motswatemeng High School for 2027

As a public school, Motswatemeng High School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1247, Zone 8, Lebotlwane, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X386, Makapanstad, 0404
Telephone
083 980 4199
EMIS number
600101457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motswatemeng High 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 Motswatemeng High School directly, on 083 980 4199, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motswatemeng High 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 Motswatemeng High School the best school in Makapanstad?
On the numbers that are published, Motswatemeng High School's matric pass rate of 69.8% is lower than Nchaupe Secondary School's 94.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makapanstad besides Motswatemeng High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makapanstad, including Mmankala Technical And Commercial Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Motswatemeng High School?
Motswatemeng High School reported 351 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Motswatemeng High School?
No. Motswatemeng High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motswatemeng High School's matric results like?
Motswatemeng High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.8%, in 2025. That's up from 5% in 2023.
Is Motswatemeng High School a public or private school?
Motswatemeng High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motswatemeng High School?
You can call 083 980 4199. It is located at 1247, Zone 8, Lebotlwane, 1747.
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