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Semarela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Semarela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tzaneen. Its last matric group achieved a 64.3% pass rate.

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

In Tzaneen, Semarela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

464
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Semarela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 56 learners from Semarela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 64.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023433172.1%
202452437.0%
2025563664.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Semarela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semarela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Semarela Secondary School's 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.6% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semarela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

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

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 464; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Semarela Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 464; is a public combined school, a different phase than Semarela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Semarela Secondary School's 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semarela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Semarela Secondary School's 464; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Semarela Secondary School's 64.3%.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Semarela Secondary School's 464; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semarela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Semarela Secondary School for 2027

Because Semarela 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
Stand No. 424Lt; Semarela Village; Modjadji;
Postal
P.o. Box 212; Modjadji
Telephone
082 569 0296
EMIS number
918510958

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Semarela 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 Semarela Secondary School directly, on 082 569 0296, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Semarela 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 Semarela Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Semarela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 64.3% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Semarela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Semarela Secondary School?
Semarela Secondary School reported 464 learners and 14 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 Semarela Secondary School?
No. Semarela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Semarela Secondary School's matric results like?
Semarela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.3%, in 2025. That's down from 72.1% in 2023.
Is Semarela Secondary School a public or private school?
Semarela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Semarela Secondary School?
You can call 082 569 0296. It is located at Stand No. 424Lt; Semarela Village; Modjadji;.
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