Public secondary school · Mokopane, Mokopane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Waterberg Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Waterberg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mokopane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Waterberg Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 139 | 98.6% |
| 2024 | 127 | 126 | 99.2% |
| 2025 | 123 | 123 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Waterberg Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 71 | 94.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 52 | 52 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 60 | 55 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 89 | 82 | 92.1% |
| Accounting | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 67 | 67 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 95 | 94 | 98.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 98 | 98 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Waterberg 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 Waterberg Secondary School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Waterberg 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.