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Mphari Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marken, Marken, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Mphari Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Marken. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94%.

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

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

526
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 84 matric candidates from Mphari Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023555396.4%
2024403997.5%
2025847994.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mphari Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy313096.8%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences352982.9%
Agricultural Sciences414097.6%
Business Studies66100.0%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Mphari Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphari Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Mphari Secondary School's 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Mphari Secondary School's 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mphari Secondary School's 94%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Mphari Secondary School's 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphari Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Marken

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

  • Ranoko Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphari Secondary School, at 537 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • K.k. Monare Primary School is a similar size to Mphari Secondary School, with 372 learners against 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lemetja Secondary School is a similar size to Mphari Secondary School, with 372 learners against 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.2% against Mphari Secondary School's 94%).
  • Ralehumane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 362 learners against Mphari Secondary School's 526; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphari Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • George Masibe Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mphari Secondary School, 339 compared with 526; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mphari Secondary School's 94%.
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 Mphari Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphari 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
Stand 38 Viana; Village; Bakenberg;
Postal
P.o. Box 147; Marken
Telephone
078 638 6271
EMIS number
921110815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphari 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 Mphari Secondary School directly, on 078 638 6271, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphari 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 Mphari Secondary School the best school in Marken?
On the numbers that are published, Mphari Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94% is lower than GEORGE MASIBE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marken besides Mphari Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marken, including Ranoko.
How big are the classes at Mphari Secondary School?
Mphari Secondary School reported 526 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mphari Secondary School?
No. Mphari Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mphari Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphari Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.4% since 2023.
Is Mphari Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphari Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphari Secondary School?
You can call 078 638 6271. It is located at Stand 38 Viana; Village; Bakenberg;.
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