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Mpumulana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sasekani, Letaba, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Sasekani, Letaba, Mpumulana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.1% pass rate.

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

Mpumulana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sasekani, Letaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

386
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpumulana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mpumulana Secondary School entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023554989.1%
2024413995.1%
2025535298.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mpumulana Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131076.9%
Mathematical Literacy282692.9%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences1616100.0%
Economics252080.0%
Geography252392.0%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Mpumulana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumulana Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Letaba

Zooming into Letaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpumulana Secondary School.

  • Khujwana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matimu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumulana Secondary School, 1,326 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Ritavi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpumulana Secondary School, 1,312 compared with 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matlhari Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 985 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Ponani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 892 learners against Mpumulana Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpumulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mpumulana Secondary School for 2027

Because Mpumulana 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
Mohlaba Village; Mohlaba Headkraal; Khujwana;
Postal
P/Bag X1438; Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915540270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpumulana 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 Mpumulana Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpumulana 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 Mpumulana Secondary School the best school in Letaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mpumulana Secondary School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATIMU at 92.8%.
How many other schools are there in Letaba besides Mpumulana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Letaba, including Khujwana.
How big are the classes at Mpumulana Secondary School?
Mpumulana Secondary School reported 386 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mpumulana Secondary School?
No. Mpumulana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpumulana Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpumulana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 89.1% in 2023.
Is Mpumulana Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpumulana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpumulana Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mohlaba Village; Mohlaba Headkraal; Khujwana;.
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