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Mpatapata Secondary School

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

Mpatapata Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mpatapata Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Mpatapata Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

130
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mpatapata Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 25 learners from Mpatapata Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023242395.8%
20241818100.0%
2025252392.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Mpatapata Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mpatapata Secondary School's 130; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mpatapata Secondary School's 130; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mpatapata Secondary School's 130; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpatapata Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mpatapata Secondary School's 130; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 130; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 130; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 130; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mpatapata Secondary School's 92%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 130; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpatapata Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 130; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpatapata Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatapata Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 130; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpatapata 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 Mpatapata Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpatapata 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
Brilliant Farm, No 155
Postal
Box 1448, Bochum
Telephone
99
EMIS number
920211206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpatapata 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 Mpatapata Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpatapata 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 Mpatapata Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mpatapata Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mpatapata Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mpatapata Secondary School?
Mpatapata Secondary School reported 130 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mpatapata Secondary School?
No. Mpatapata Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpatapata Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpatapata Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's down from 95.8% in 2023.
Is Mpatapata Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpatapata Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpatapata Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Brilliant Farm, No 155.
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