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O.r. Mabotja Secondary School

Public secondary school · Seshego, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to O.r. Mabotja Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Seshego, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.9%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about O.r. Mabotja Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

O.r. Mabotja Secondary School is a public secondary school in Seshego, Polokwane. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

183
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

O.r. Mabotja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 23 matric candidates from O.r. Mabotja Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023252288.0%
202416956.3%
2025231773.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

O.r. Mabotja Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy161275.0%
Life Sciences16850.0%
Agricultural Sciences16956.3%
Geography1616100.0%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how O.r. Mabotja Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 73.9%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 73.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r. Mabotja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 73.9%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r. Mabotja Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 73.9%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 73.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r. Mabotja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r. Mabotja Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's 183; is a public primary school, a different phase than O.r. Mabotja 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 O.r. Mabotja Secondary School for 2027

Because O.r. Mabotja 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
2222 And 1845; Makgofe Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 346; Seshego
Telephone
015 233 5195
EMIS number
922221227

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at O.r. Mabotja 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 O.r. Mabotja Secondary School directly, on 015 233 5195, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to O.r. Mabotja 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 O.r. Mabotja Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.9% 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 O.r. Mabotja Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at O.r. Mabotja Secondary School?
O.r. Mabotja Secondary School reported 183 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 O.r. Mabotja Secondary School?
No. O.r. Mabotja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's matric results like?
O.r. Mabotja Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.9%, in 2025. That's down from 88% in 2023.
Is O.r. Mabotja Secondary School a public or private school?
O.r. Mabotja Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact O.r. Mabotja Secondary School?
You can call 015 233 5195. It is located at 2222 And 1845; Makgofe Village;.
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