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Zm Seatlholo Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Zm Seatlholo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Riviera Park, Mafikeng. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Zm Seatlholo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Riviera Park, Mafikeng, Zm Seatlholo Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

473
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Zm Seatlholo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 51 matric candidates from Zm Seatlholo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023594779.7%
2024675785.1%
2025514486.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Zm Seatlholo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251768.0%
Mathematical Literacy423788.1%
Physical Sciences241250.0%
Life Sciences242291.7%
Accounting121083.3%
Business Studies433683.7%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography555294.5%
History313096.8%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School teaches considerably more learners than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Matlape Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School, 1,537 compared with 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,479 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • George Madoda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School, 1,347 compared with 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mafikeng

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

  • Batswana Commercial Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,262 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.6% against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 86.3%).
  • J.m. Mosiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,260 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bakang - Selebo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,190 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lomanyaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School, 1,163 compared with 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Danville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,132 learners against Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zm Seatlholo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Zm Seatlholo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zm Seatlholo Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lotlhakane Village, Mahikeng, Mahikeng, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X2205, Mafikeng, 2745
Telephone
087 153 4480
EMIS number
600102360

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zm Seatlholo 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 Zm Seatlholo Secondary School directly, on 087 153 4480, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zm Seatlholo 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 Zm Seatlholo Secondary School the best school in Mafikeng?
On the numbers that are published, Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.3% is lower than BATSWANA COMMERCIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL's 86.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mafikeng besides Zm Seatlholo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mafikeng, including Batswana Commercial Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zm Seatlholo Secondary School?
Zm Seatlholo Secondary School reported 473 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Zm Seatlholo Secondary School?
No. Zm Seatlholo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's matric results like?
Zm Seatlholo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. That's up from 79.7% in 2023.
Is Zm Seatlholo Secondary School a public or private school?
Zm Seatlholo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zm Seatlholo Secondary School?
You can call 087 153 4480. It is located at Lotlhakane Village, Mahikeng, Mahikeng, 1747.
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