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Tetema Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maroteng, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Tetema Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Maroteng, Mahwelereng. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.3% pass rate.

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

In Maroteng, Mahwelereng, Tetema Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

421
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tetema Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 54 learners from Tetema Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413995.1%
20243131100.0%
2025545296.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tetema Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1313100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences312993.5%
Agricultural Sciences3131100.0%
History1818100.0%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against Tetema Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetema Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Tetema Secondary School's 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Tetema Secondary School's 421; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Tetema Secondary School's 96.3%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Tetema Secondary School's 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetema Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetema Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Tetema Secondary School's 421; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.6% against Tetema Secondary School's 96.3%).
  • Kgatabela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetema Secondary School, 1,164 compared with 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,138 learners against Tetema Secondary School's 421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetema Secondary School, 1,059 compared with 421; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Tetema Secondary School's 96.3%.
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 Tetema Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tetema Secondary 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
Bakone Tribal Authority; Maroten;
Postal
P/Bag X614; Mahwelereng
Telephone
082 720 9429
EMIS number
921121464

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tetema 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 Tetema Secondary School directly, on 082 720 9429, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tetema 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 Tetema Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, Tetema Secondary School's 96.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER at 94.6%.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Tetema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Tetema Secondary School?
Tetema Secondary School reported 421 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tetema Secondary School?
No. Tetema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tetema Secondary School's matric results like?
Tetema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.1% since 2023.
Is Tetema Secondary School a public or private school?
Tetema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tetema Secondary School?
You can call 082 720 9429. It is located at Bakone Tribal Authority; Maroten;.
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