Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Riviera Park, Mafikeng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,115

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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

Of the 106 learners from Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	145	101	69.7%
2024	134	111	82.8%
2025	106	93	87.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	63	45	71.4%
Mathematical Literacy	71	60	84.5%
Physical Sciences	61	34	55.7%
Life Sciences	61	57	93.4%
Accounting	17	17	100.0%
Business Studies	73	63	86.3%
Economics	73	62	84.9%
Geography	117	109	93.2%
English First Additional Language	134	134	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's 1,115; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.5% against Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's 87.7%).
Matlape Primary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,537 learners against 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School sits in roughly the same size range as Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, at 1,479 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's 87.7%.
George Madoda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,347 learners against 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mafikeng

Batswana Commercial Secondary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,262 learners against 1,115; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.6% against Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's 87.7%).
J.m. Mosiane Primary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,260 learners against 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Bakang - Selebo Primary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,190 learners against 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lomanyaneng Primary School is a similar size to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, with 1,163 learners against 1,115; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Danville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School, at 1,132 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School for 2027

Because Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747
Postal: Private Bag X2025, Mafikeng, 2745
Telephone: 018 011 6701
EMIS number: 600104248

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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 Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School directly, on 018 011 6701, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary 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 Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School the best school in Mafikeng?

On the numbers that are published, Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's 87.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BATSWANA COMMERCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 86.6%.

How many other schools are there in Mafikeng besides Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mafikeng, including Batswana Commercial Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School?

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School reported 1,115 learners and 35 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 Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School?

No. Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's matric results like?

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's up from 69.7% in 2023.

Is Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School a public or private school?

Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Setlopo Science And Commercial Secondary Secondary School?

You can call 018 011 6701. It is located at Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747.