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Motubatse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mahlakolesection, Masemola, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Mahlakolesection, Masemola, Motubatse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 62.9% pass rate.

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

Motubatse Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mahlakolesection, Masemola. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

311
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Motubatse Secondary 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 2024 2025

Of the 70 learners from Motubatse Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 62.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023574273.7%
2024705375.7%
2025704462.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Motubatse Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241562.5%
Mathematical Literacy463882.6%
Physical Sciences131076.9%
Life Sciences704361.4%
Agricultural Sciences705375.7%
Geography575189.5%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Motubatse Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 311; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Motubatse Secondary School's 62.9%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 311; is a public combined school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Masemola

Zooming into Masemola, here are 5 other schools to compare against Motubatse Secondary School.

  • Mahwetse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 714 learners against Motubatse Secondary School's 311; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Motubatse Secondary School's 62.9%.
  • Kgoogo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Motubatse Secondary School, 484 compared with 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phoroane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Motubatse Secondary School, at 417 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Motubatse Secondary School's 62.9%.
  • Ekele Primary School is a similar size to Motubatse Secondary School, with 388 learners against 311; is a public primary school, a different phase than Motubatse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • The Future Comprehensive Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Motubatse Secondary School, at 338 learners, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Motubatse Secondary School for 2027

Because Motubatse 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
Nebo Area; Ga- Masemola; Mahlakole;
Postal
P.o. Box 607; Masemola1060
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924642121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Motubatse 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 Motubatse Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Motubatse Secondary 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 Motubatse Secondary School the best school in Masemola?
On the numbers that are published, Motubatse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.9% is lower than MAHWETSE's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Masemola besides Motubatse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Masemola, including Mahwetse.
How big are the classes at Motubatse Secondary School?
Motubatse Secondary School reported 311 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Motubatse Secondary School?
No. Motubatse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Motubatse Secondary School's matric results like?
Motubatse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.9%, in 2025. That's down from 73.7% in 2023.
Is Motubatse Secondary School a public or private school?
Motubatse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Motubatse Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nebo Area; Ga- Masemola; Mahlakole;.
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