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Sol Plaatje Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Unit6, Mmabatho, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Sol Plaatje Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Unit6, Mmabatho. Its last matric group achieved a 93.5% pass rate.

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Sol Plaatje Secondary School is a public secondary school in Unit6, Mmabatho. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

869
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Sol Plaatje Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Sol Plaatje Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 169 learners from Sol Plaatje Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316515895.8%
202413512491.9%
202516915893.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sol Plaatje Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics605083.3%
Mathematical Literacy767396.1%
Physical Sciences442863.6%
Life Sciences585086.2%
Accounting272488.9%
Business Studies918189.0%
Economics635892.1%
Geography474697.9%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

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

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 869; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatje Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 869; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 93.5%).
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatje Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

Zooming into Mmabatho, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sol Plaatje Secondary School.

  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • The Connie Minchin Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sol Plaatje Secondary School, 1,258 compared with 869; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitseanape Technical Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sol Plaatje Secondary School, at 1,152 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sebopiwa Molema Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Sol Plaatje Secondary School, at 1,053 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 93.5%.
  • Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sol Plaatje Secondary School, at 1,051 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sol Plaatje Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Sol Plaatje Secondary School for 2027

Sol Plaatje Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Makhene Drive, Unit 6, Mmabatho, 4747
Postal
P.o.box 3929, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone
018 386 1464
Website
solplaatjeschool.co.za
Email
admin@solplaatjeschool.co.za
EMIS number
600104106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sol Plaatje 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 Sol Plaatje Secondary School directly, on 018 386 1464, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sol Plaatje 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 Sol Plaatje Secondary School the best school in Mmabatho?
On the numbers that are published, Sol Plaatje Secondary School's 93.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEBOPIWA MOLEMA MIDDLE SCHOOL at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Mmabatho besides Sol Plaatje Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.
How big are the classes at Sol Plaatje Secondary School?
Sol Plaatje Secondary School reported 869 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Sol Plaatje Secondary School?
Yes, Sol Plaatje Secondary 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 Sol Plaatje Secondary School's matric results like?
Sol Plaatje Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.8% since 2023.
Is Sol Plaatje Secondary School a public or private school?
Sol Plaatje Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sol Plaatje Secondary School?
You can call 018 386 1464. It is located at Makhene Drive, Unit 6, Mmabatho, 4747.
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