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Mpilo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marulengvillage, Janefurse, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Marulengvillage, Janefurse, Mpilo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 86.9% pass rate.

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

Mpilo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Marulengvillage, Janefurse. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

622
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpilo 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

In 2025, 99 matric candidates from Mpilo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023726691.7%
2024797189.9%
2025998686.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mpilo Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272488.9%
Mathematical Literacy524688.5%
Physical Sciences2222100.0%
Life Sciences796177.2%
Agricultural Sciences574782.5%
Accounting222090.9%
Geography575393.0%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Mpilo Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mpilo Secondary School's 622; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpilo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Mpilo Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 622; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpilo Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Mpilo Secondary School's 622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Mpilo Secondary School's 622; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.

Janefurse

Zooming into Janefurse, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpilo Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Mpilo Secondary School's 622; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpilo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
  • Dikgabje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpilo Secondary School, 1,258 compared with 622; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rebone Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpilo Secondary School, 1,066 compared with 622; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
  • Monamoledi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 898 learners against Mpilo Secondary School's 622; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
  • Matsebong Secondary School is a similar size to Mpilo Secondary School, with 791 learners against 622; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpilo Secondary School's 86.9%.
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 Mpilo Secondary School for 2027

Mpilo 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
Marulaneng; Groenland;
Postal
P.o. Box 40; Jane Furse1085
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925660945

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpilo 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 Mpilo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpilo 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 Mpilo Secondary School the best school in Janefurse?
On the numbers that are published, Mpilo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.9% is lower than MATSEBONG's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Janefurse besides Mpilo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Janefurse, including Jane Furse Comprehensive.
How big are the classes at Mpilo Secondary School?
Mpilo Secondary School reported 622 learners and 20 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 Mpilo Secondary School?
No. Mpilo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpilo Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpilo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.9%, in 2025. That's down from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Mpilo Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpilo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpilo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Marulaneng; Groenland;.
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