Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phagameng, Nylstroom. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,620

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 169 learners from Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	112	76	67.9%
2024	165	136	82.4%
2025	169	144	85.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	36	24	66.7%
Mathematical Literacy	129	101	78.3%
Physical Sciences	36	17	47.2%
Life Sciences	40	32	80.0%
Business Studies	97	85	87.6%
Economics	37	37	100.0%
Geography	156	124	79.5%
English First Additional Language	165	165	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Phagameng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 2,114 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's 85.2%.
Nelsonskop Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 1,674 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Makhutjisha Secondary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, with 1,670 learners against 1,620; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's 85.2%.
Ditheku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 1,575 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Hector Peterson Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 1,519 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nylstroom

Phagameng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 2,114 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's 85.2%.
Hector Peterson Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 1,519 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lekkerbreek Primary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, with 1,327 learners against 1,620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Dagbreek Primary School is a similar size to Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, with 1,315 learners against 1,620; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Maokeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School, at 1,283 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School for 2027

Because Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 4519 Monatong Street
Postal: Po Box 488 Modimolle
Telephone: 014 940 9490
EMIS number: 991104200

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School directly, on 014 940 9490, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School the best school in Nylstroom?

On the numbers that are published, Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.2% is lower than PHAGAMENG's 90.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Nylstroom besides Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nylstroom, including Phagameng.

How big are the classes at Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School?

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School reported 1,620 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School?

No. Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's matric results like?

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.2%, in 2025. That's up from 67.9% in 2023.

Is Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School a public or private school?

Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School?

You can call 014 940 9490. It is located at 4519 Monatong Street.