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Sethwethwa Secondary School

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

In Groothoek, Sethwethwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99% pass rate.

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

Sethwethwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Groothoek. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

805
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sethwethwa 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 100 learners from Sethwethwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 99% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231079992.5%
202412211291.8%
20251009999.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics685377.9%
Mathematical Literacy544990.7%
Physical Sciences564376.8%
Life Sciences11010191.8%
Accounting373594.6%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography858195.3%
History545296.3%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Sethwethwa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 99%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 99%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 99%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Groothoek

Zooming into Groothoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sethwethwa Secondary School.

  • Matladi Project Secondary School is a similar size to Sethwethwa Secondary School, with 799 learners against 805; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 99%.
  • Motsofala Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sethwethwa Secondary School, 551 compared with 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sello Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 502 learners against Sethwethwa Secondary School's 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sekgophokgophong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sethwethwa Secondary School, 472 compared with 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mamogoasha Primary School teaches fewer learners than Sethwethwa Secondary School, 469 compared with 805; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sethwethwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Sethwethwa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sethwethwa 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
Makoeng Village; Zebediela;
Postal
P/Bag X507; Groothoek Hospital
Telephone
081 467 9551
EMIS number
921230740

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sethwethwa 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 Sethwethwa Secondary School directly, on 081 467 9551, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sethwethwa 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 Sethwethwa Secondary School the best school in Groothoek?
On the numbers that are published, Sethwethwa Secondary School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATLADI PROJECT at 73.7%.
How many other schools are there in Groothoek besides Sethwethwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Groothoek, including Matladi Project.
How big are the classes at Sethwethwa Secondary School?
Sethwethwa Secondary School reported 805 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Sethwethwa Secondary School?
No. Sethwethwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sethwethwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Sethwethwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. That's up from 92.5% in 2023.
Is Sethwethwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Sethwethwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sethwethwa Secondary School?
You can call 081 467 9551. It is located at Makoeng Village; Zebediela;.
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