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Mpole Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vlakplaasvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Mpole Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vlakplaasvillage, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95%.

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

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

97
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mpole Secondary School entered 20 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322578.1%
2024332575.8%
2025201995.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mpole Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16637.5%
Mathematical Literacy171376.5%
Physical Sciences161381.3%
Life Sciences332678.8%
Business Studies171270.6%
English First Additional Language333297.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Mpole Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Mpole Secondary School's 97; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mpole Secondary School's 95%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Mpole Secondary School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Mpole Secondary School's 97; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Mpole Secondary School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Mpole Secondary School's 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpole Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 97; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mpole Secondary School's 95%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mpole Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 97; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Mpole Secondary School's 95%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpole Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpole Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpole Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 97; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mpole Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpole Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vlakplaas; Marishane;
Postal
P.o. Box 291; Marishane1064
Telephone
082 775 0431
EMIS number
924643407

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpole 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 Mpole Secondary School directly, on 082 775 0431, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpole 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 Mpole Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mpole Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mpole Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mpole Secondary School?
Mpole Secondary School reported 97 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mpole Secondary School?
No. Mpole Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpole Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpole Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. That's up from 78.1% in 2023.
Is Mpole Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpole Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpole Secondary School?
You can call 082 775 0431. It is located at Vlakplaas; Marishane;.
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