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Sedimothole Secondary School

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

In Polokwane, Sedimothole Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.3% pass rate.

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

Sedimothole Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

585
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sedimothole 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

Of the 73 learners from Sedimothole Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023746891.9%
2024736893.2%
2025736386.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sedimothole Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231878.3%
Mathematical Literacy504386.0%
Physical Sciences141392.9%
Life Sciences594983.1%
Business Studies151386.7%
Economics141285.7%
Geography585696.6%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Sedimothole Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Sedimothole Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Sedimothole Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sedimothole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Sedimothole Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sedimothole Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sedimothole Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Sedimothole Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Sedimothole Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sedimothole Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sedimothole Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Sedimothole Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sedimothole 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 Sedimothole Secondary School for 2027

Sedimothole Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Seleteng; Ga Mphahlele; Mashoeng Area;
Postal
P/Bag X3020; Mphahlele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923261188

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sedimothole 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 Sedimothole Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sedimothole 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 Sedimothole Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Sedimothole Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.3% 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 Sedimothole Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Sedimothole Secondary School?
Sedimothole Secondary School reported 585 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Sedimothole Secondary School?
No. Sedimothole Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sedimothole Secondary School's matric results like?
Sedimothole Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's down from 91.9% in 2023.
Is Sedimothole Secondary School a public or private school?
Sedimothole Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sedimothole Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Seleteng; Ga Mphahlele; Mashoeng Area;.
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