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Sebitja Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mehlareng, Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Mehlareng, Zebediela, Sebitja Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.8%.

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

Sebitja Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mehlareng, Zebediela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

799
Learners
26
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sebitja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Of the 97 learners from Sebitja Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023797189.9%
2024787292.3%
2025979294.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sebitja Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513670.6%
Mathematical Literacy272592.6%
Physical Sciences413175.6%
Life Sciences636095.2%
Agricultural Sciences636298.4%
Accounting151066.7%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Capricorn South district

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Sebitja Secondary School's 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Sebitja Secondary School's 799; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Sebitja Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebitja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Sebitja Secondary School's 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Sebitja Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebitja Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zebediela

  • Mack Semeka Secondary School is a similar size to Sebitja Secondary School, with 1,032 learners against 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8%.
  • Sekutupu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebitja Secondary School, at 1,020 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebitja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Chita Kekana Secondary School is a similar size to Sebitja Secondary School, with 933 learners against 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8%).
  • Mashigoana Primary School is a similar size to Sebitja Secondary School, with 883 learners against 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebitja Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramakgotho Primary School is a similar size to Sebitja Secondary School, with 860 learners against 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebitja 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 Sebitja Secondary School for 2027

Because Sebitja 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
Mehlareng Village; Smugglers' Union;480;
Postal
P/Bag X322; Gompies
Telephone
082 829 4243
EMIS number
921230658

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sebitja 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 Sebitja Secondary School directly, on 082 829 4243, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sebitja 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 Sebitja Secondary School the best school in Zebediela?
On the numbers that are published, Sebitja Secondary School's 94.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CHITA KEKANA at 92.9%.
How many other schools are there in Zebediela besides Sebitja Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zebediela, including Mack Semeka.
How big are the classes at Sebitja Secondary School?
Sebitja Secondary School reported 799 learners and 26 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 Sebitja Secondary School?
No. Sebitja Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sebitja Secondary School's matric results like?
Sebitja Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.8%, in 2025. That's up from 89.9% in 2023.
Is Sebitja Secondary School a public or private school?
Sebitja Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sebitja Secondary School?
You can call 082 829 4243. It is located at Mehlareng Village; Smugglers' Union;480;.
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