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Olefile Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Moses Kotane Municipality, Madikwe, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Olefile Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Moses Kotane Municipality, Madikwe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.7%.

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

In Moses Kotane Municipality, Madikwe, Olefile Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

431
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Olefile Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Olefile Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023343294.1%
2024626096.8%
2025433990.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Olefile Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1010100.0%
Mathematical Literacy5252100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences623962.9%
Geography555498.2%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Olefile Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Olefile Secondary School's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olefile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Olefile Secondary School's 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Olefile Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Olefile Secondary School's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olefile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olefile Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.

Madikwe

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

  • Motlhaputseng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Olefile Secondary School, 618 compared with 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Olefile Secondary School, at 532 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Mokgaotsi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Olefile Secondary School, at 494 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olefile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Langa La Sembo Secondary School is a similar size to Olefile Secondary School, with 400 learners against 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Olefile Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Motsatsi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Olefile Secondary School, at 398 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Olefile 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 Olefile Secondary School for 2027

Because Olefile Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Pitsedisulejang Village, Moses Kotane Municipality, Rustenburg, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 221, Silkaatskop, 2852
Telephone
082 684 6489
EMIS number
600101563

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Olefile 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 Olefile Secondary School directly, on 082 684 6489, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Olefile 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 Olefile Secondary School the best school in Madikwe?
On the numbers that are published, Olefile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.7% is lower than Langa La Sembo Secondary School's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Madikwe besides Olefile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Madikwe, including Motlhaputseng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Olefile Secondary School?
Olefile Secondary School reported 431 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Olefile Secondary School?
No. Olefile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Olefile Secondary School's matric results like?
Olefile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's down from 94.1% in 2023.
Is Olefile Secondary School a public or private school?
Olefile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Olefile Secondary School?
You can call 082 684 6489. It is located at Pitsedisulejang Village, Moses Kotane Municipality, Rustenburg, 1747.
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