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Mphela Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Monnakato-A, Mogwase, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

In Monnakato-A, Mogwase, Mphela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.8% pass rate.

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

Mphela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Monnakato-A, Mogwase. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

113
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphela 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

Mphela Secondary School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 68.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141178.6%
202412866.7%
2025161168.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphela Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy121083.3%
Life Sciences12541.7%
Geography121083.3%
History12650.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Mphela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 113; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Mphela Secondary School's 68.8%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Mphela Secondary School's 113; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mphela Secondary School's 68.8%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Mphela Secondary School's 113; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Mphela Secondary School's 68.8%.

Mogwase

Zooming into Mogwase, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphela Secondary School.

  • Madutle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,252 learners against Mphela Secondary School's 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshwaraodire Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 1,056 compared with 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jm Ntsime Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 1,024 compared with 113; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Mphela Secondary School's 68.8%.
  • Holy Family Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphela Secondary School, 836 compared with 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dinkwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 797 learners against Mphela Secondary School's 113; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mphela Secondary School for 2027

Mphela Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
80 Phadi Village, Ramokokastad, Mogwase, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X1028, Mogwase, 0314
Telephone
074 328 2373
EMIS number
600101469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphela 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 Secondary School directly, on 074 328 2373, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphela 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 Secondary School the best school in Mogwase?
On the numbers that are published, Mphela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.8% is lower than JM Ntsime Secondary School's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogwase besides Mphela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogwase, including Madutle Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mphela Secondary School?
Mphela Secondary School reported 113 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Secondary School?
No. Mphela 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 Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.8%, in 2025. That's down from 78.6% in 2023.
Is Mphela Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphela Secondary School?
You can call 074 328 2373. It is located at 80 Phadi Village, Ramokokastad, Mogwase, 1747.
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