Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Matshephe, Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Motuba High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Matshephe, Lichtenburg, Motuba High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 54 matric candidates from Motuba High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 43 | 75.4% |
| 2024 | 30 | 28 | 93.3% |
| 2025 | 54 | 52 | 96.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Motuba High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 25 | 22 | 88.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 26 | 86.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| History | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Motuba High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Motuba 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.