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Sebopiwa Molema Middle School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mafikeng, Mmabatho, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Sebopiwa Molema Middle School is a public secondary school based in Mafikeng, Mmabatho. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.4% pass rate.

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

In Mafikeng, Mmabatho, Sebopiwa Molema Middle School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,053
Learners
37
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sebopiwa Molema Middle School entered 132 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315813082.3%
202417415287.4%
202513211889.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sebopiwa Molema Middle School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282071.4%
Mathematical Literacy14912281.9%
Physical Sciences282589.3%
Life Sciences1018584.2%
Agricultural Sciences706085.7%
Business Studies433581.4%
Geography615590.2%
History746993.2%
English First Additional Language178178100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Sebopiwa Molema Middle School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, 1,836 compared with 1,053; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's 89.4%).
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, 1,537 compared with 1,053; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's 1,053; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's 89.4%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is a similar size to Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, with 1,377 learners against 1,053; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, at 1,347 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

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

  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, at 1,347 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • The Connie Minchin Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, at 1,258 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitseanape Technical Secondary School is a similar size to Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, with 1,152 learners against 1,053, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School is a similar size to Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, with 1,051 learners against 1,053; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sebopiwa Molema Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mmabatho High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sebopiwa Molema Middle School, at 1,008 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's 89.4%.
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 Sebopiwa Molema Middle School for 2027

Because Sebopiwa Molema Middle 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
Signal Hill Village, Mafikeng, Mafikeng, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 4988, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone
018 500 0218
EMIS number
600101898

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sebopiwa Molema Middle 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 Sebopiwa Molema Middle School directly, on 018 500 0218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sebopiwa Molema Middle 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 Sebopiwa Molema Middle School the best school in Mmabatho?
On the numbers that are published, Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's matric pass rate of 89.4% is lower than MMABATHO HIGH SCHOOL's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mmabatho besides Sebopiwa Molema Middle School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.
How big are the classes at Sebopiwa Molema Middle School?
Sebopiwa Molema Middle School reported 1,053 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Sebopiwa Molema Middle School?
No. Sebopiwa Molema Middle School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's matric results like?
Sebopiwa Molema Middle School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82.3% in 2023.
Is Sebopiwa Molema Middle School a public or private school?
Sebopiwa Molema Middle School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sebopiwa Molema Middle School?
You can call 018 500 0218. It is located at Signal Hill Village, Mafikeng, Mafikeng, 1747.
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