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Setotolwane School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Newlandsmashashane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Setotolwane School is a public school based in Newlandsmashashane, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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

In Newlandsmashashane, Polokwane, Setotolwane School operates as a public school.

287
Learners
23
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Setotolwane School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Setotolwane School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Setotolwane School entered 13 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202388100.0%
20242222100.0%
2025131292.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Setotolwane School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy312167.7%
Accounting800.0%
Business Studies232295.7%
Economics88100.0%
History1414100.0%
English First Additional Language3030100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 2,633 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Setotolwane School's 92.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 2,010 compared with 287; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Setotolwane School's 92.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,969 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,836 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Setotolwane School's 92.3%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,821 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 2,633 compared with 287; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Setotolwane School's 92.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 2,010 compared with 287; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Setotolwane School's 92.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,969 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,821 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Setotolwane School, 1,780 compared with 287; is a public primary school, a different phase than Setotolwane School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Setotolwane School for 2027

As a public school, Setotolwane 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
Newlands Mashashane
Postal
Pbag X 7372
Telephone
99
EMIS number
922223479

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Setotolwane 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 Setotolwane School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Setotolwane 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Setotolwane School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Setotolwane School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Setotolwane School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Setotolwane School?
Setotolwane School reported 287 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Setotolwane School?
Yes, Setotolwane School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Setotolwane School's matric results like?
Setotolwane School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Setotolwane School a public or private school?
Setotolwane School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Setotolwane School?
You can call 99. It is located at Newlands Mashashane.
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