Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Apel. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

972

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphela 'A Marumo 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

Of the 203 learners from Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	123	96	78.0%
2024	153	129	84.3%
2025	203	172	84.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	119	73	61.3%
Mathematical Literacy	34	28	82.4%
Physical Sciences	71	68	95.8%
Life Sciences	145	124	85.5%
Agricultural Sciences	123	106	86.2%
Accounting	15	11	73.3%
Business Studies	8	6	75.0%
Economics	82	67	81.7%
English First Additional Language	153	153	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 972; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 84.7%.
St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 972; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 84.7%.
Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 972; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 84.7%.

Apel

Maphuthe Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 376 learners against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Nkotsane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 320 compared with 972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Phutakwe Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 314 compared with 972; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 84.7%.
Moshiane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 222 compared with 972; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Diphale Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School, 209 compared with 972, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphela 'A Marumo 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: Mankotsane Village
Postal: Box 664, Apel
Telephone: 015 622 0591
EMIS number: 996601400

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mphela 'A Marumo 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 Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School directly, on 015 622 0591, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mphela 'A Marumo 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 Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School the best school in Apel?

On the numbers that are published, Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's 84.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHUTAKWE at 79.6%.

How many other schools are there in Apel besides Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Apel, including Maphuthe.

How big are the classes at Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School?

Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School reported 972 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School?

No. Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's matric results like?

Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. That's up from 78% in 2023.

Is Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School a public or private school?

Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mphela 'A Marumo Secondary School?

You can call 015 622 0591. It is located at Mankotsane Village.