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Setilo Secondary School

Public secondary school · North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Setilo Secondary School is a public secondary school in 99. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Setilo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in 99, Setilo Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

876
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Setilo 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, 60 matric candidates from Setilo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023676191.0%
2024827793.9%
2025605388.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Setilo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12866.7%
Mathematical Literacy706592.9%
Physical Sciences121083.3%
Life Sciences686392.6%
Agricultural Sciences565496.4%
Accounting141285.7%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics141071.4%
Geography686697.1%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Setilo Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Setilo Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 876; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Setilo Secondary School's 88.3%).
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setilo Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Setilo Secondary School's 876; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Setilo Secondary School's 88.3%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Setilo Secondary School's 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setilo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setilo Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 876; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setilo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Setilo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Setilo Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Batho-Batho Village, , Mareetsane, 1747
Postal
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Telephone
018 332 0084
EMIS number
600105353

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Setilo 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 Setilo Secondary School directly, on 018 332 0084, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Setilo 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 Setilo Secondary School the best school in Ngaka Modiri Molema?
On the numbers that are published, Setilo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.3% is lower than MORE HIGH SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ngaka Modiri Molema besides Setilo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema.
How big are the classes at Setilo Secondary School?
Setilo Secondary School reported 876 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Setilo Secondary School?
No. Setilo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Setilo Secondary School's matric results like?
Setilo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91% since 2023.
Is Setilo Secondary School a public or private school?
Setilo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Setilo Secondary School?
You can call 018 332 0084. It is located at Batho-Batho Village, , Mareetsane, 1747.