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Mphuma Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mamailakolobetona, Paulusweg, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Mamailakolobetona, Paulusweg, Mphuma Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 62.3% pass rate.

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

Mphuma Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mamailakolobetona, Paulusweg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

503
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphuma 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

Mphuma Secondary School entered 77 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 62.3% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023856070.6%
2024322887.5%
2025774862.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphuma Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141178.6%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences10770.0%
Life Sciences282485.7%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies44100.0%
Economics44100.0%
Geography2727100.0%
History181583.3%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Mphuma Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mphuma Secondary School's 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphuma Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphuma Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mphuma Secondary School's 62.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mphuma Secondary School's 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mphuma Secondary School's 62.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mphuma Secondary School's 503; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphuma Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mphuma Secondary School's 62.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphuma Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mphuma Secondary School's 62.3%.

Paulusweg

Zooming into Paulusweg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphuma Secondary School.

  • Sebelaolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphuma Secondary School, 1,693 compared with 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphuma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramaite Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphuma Secondary School, at 665 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphuma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Celeste Academy Of Excellence sits in roughly the same size range as Mphuma Secondary School, at 515 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Machepelele Secondary School is a similar size to Mphuma Secondary School, with 472 learners against 503; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86% against Mphuma Secondary School's 62.3%.
  • Tsekere Primary School is a similar size to Mphuma Secondary School, with 456 learners against 503; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphuma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mphuma Secondary School for 2027

Mphuma Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mamaila Local Government
Postal
P.o.box 477; Paulusweg
Telephone
082 425 2628
EMIS number
919341084

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphuma 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 Mphuma Secondary School directly, on 082 425 2628, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphuma 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 Mphuma Secondary School the best school in Paulusweg?
On the numbers that are published, Mphuma Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.3% is lower than MACHEPELELE's 86%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Paulusweg besides Mphuma Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Paulusweg, including Sebelaolo.
How big are the classes at Mphuma Secondary School?
Mphuma Secondary School reported 503 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Mphuma Secondary School?
No. Mphuma Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mphuma Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphuma Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.3%, in 2025. That's down from 70.6% in 2023.
Is Mphuma Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphuma Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphuma Secondary School?
You can call 082 425 2628. It is located at Mamaila Local Government.
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