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Serema Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Bekenberg, Bakenberg, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Serema Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Bekenberg, Bakenberg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92%.

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

In Bekenberg, Bakenberg, Serema Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

217
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from Serema Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201680.0%
2024322887.5%
2025252392.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Serema Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy262284.6%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences322681.3%
Agricultural Sciences322784.4%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Serema Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Serema Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Serema Secondary School's 92%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Serema Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

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

  • Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Serema Secondary School's 92%).
  • Kgoka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Leubaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 624 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Suswe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 428 learners against Serema Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Serema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bakenberg Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Serema Secondary School, 394 compared with 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Serema Secondary School's 92%.
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 Serema Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Serema Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Serema; Vanvykspan Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 1179; Bakenberg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921142522

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Serema 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 Serema Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Serema 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 Serema Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?
On the numbers that are published, Serema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than DENNIS MATLHABA II's 93.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Serema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.
How big are the classes at Serema Secondary School?
Serema Secondary School reported 217 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Serema Secondary School?
No. Serema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Serema Secondary School's matric results like?
Serema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Serema Secondary School a public or private school?
Serema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Serema Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Serema; Vanvykspan Village;.
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