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Refilwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Motetema, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Refilwe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Motetema, Groblersdal. Its last matric group achieved a 87.1% pass rate.

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Refilwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Motetema, Groblersdal. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,285
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Refilwe 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

In 2025, 163 matric candidates from Refilwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318516287.6%
202419615076.5%
202516314287.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Refilwe Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics845464.3%
Mathematical Literacy11510793.0%
Physical Sciences846982.1%
Life Sciences19714473.1%
Agricultural Sciences19815377.3%
English First Additional Language19919899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Refilwe Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Refilwe Secondary School, at 1,548 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Refilwe Secondary School's 87.1%.
  • Onane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Refilwe Secondary School, at 1,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is a similar size to Refilwe Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,285; is a public combined school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is a similar size to Refilwe Secondary School, with 1,354 learners against 1,285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is a similar size to Refilwe Secondary School, with 1,316 learners against 1,285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Refilwe Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Refilwe Secondary School, at 1,446 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Refilwe Secondary School, at 1,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is a similar size to Refilwe Secondary School, with 1,354 learners against 1,285; is a public primary school, a different phase than Refilwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is a similar size to Refilwe Secondary School, with 1,271 learners against 1,285; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Refilwe Secondary School's 87.1%.
  • Hlabi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Refilwe Secondary School, at 1,194 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.3% against Refilwe Secondary School's 87.1%.
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 Refilwe Secondary School for 2027

Because Refilwe 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
Motetema
Postal
Private Bag X8629Groblersdal;0470
Telephone
013 269 0623
EMIS number
996603301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Refilwe 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 Refilwe Secondary School directly, on 013 269 0623, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Refilwe 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 Refilwe Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Refilwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.1% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Refilwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Refilwe Secondary School?
Refilwe Secondary School reported 1,285 learners and 41 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 Refilwe Secondary School?
No. Refilwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Refilwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Refilwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.6% since 2023.
Is Refilwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Refilwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Refilwe Secondary School?
You can call 013 269 0623. It is located at Motetema.
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