Overview
Khesethwane is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Mawa, Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 717 learners and is staffed by 21 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Mopani West education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 98.7% (76 of 77 candidates).
Khesethwane Secondary School Matric Performance
Khesethwane's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 94.2% in 2023 to 98.7% in 2025 (77 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 76 | 98.7% |
| 2024 | 74 | 73 | 98.6% |
| 2023 | 69 | 65 | 94.2% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: KHESETHWANE SECONDARY (7081101).
Subject pass rates
Khesethwane offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 97.3%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 70.0%. 5 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 14 |
70.0%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 58 | 58 |
100.0%
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| Physical Sciences | 20 | 18 |
90.0%
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| Life Sciences | 24 | 24 |
100.0%
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| English (FAL) | 77 | 77 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 61 | 61 |
100.0%
|
| History | 40 | 40 |
100.0%
|
| Agricultural Sciences | 35 | 34 |
97.1%
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Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 27 other secondary schools in Tzaneen.
Khesethwane Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 12.9 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Khesethwane charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Khesethwane for 2027?
Khesethwane is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Mawa, Bolobedu, Limpopo, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 717 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 083 271 3047.
Is Khesethwane a no-fee school?
Khesethwane is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Mawa, Bolobedu, Limpopo. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Khesethwane and what does it mean for fees?
As a Q1 public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in the Mopani West district, Khesethwane is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Khesethwane, families in Limpopo apply directly at the Khesethwane school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Mopani West education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Khesethwane
Call 083 271 3047 to confirm whether Khesethwane has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from Mawa Block 8; Bolobedu; or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Khesethwane during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Khesethwane is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Khesethwane. If declined, you may appeal at the Mopani West district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Khesethwane for the next school year?
Khesethwane processes applications at the school office. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. Reach the school directly via phone 083 271 3047 to confirm openings in the Mopani West district.
What documents do I need to apply at Khesethwane?
When applying to Khesethwane, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Khesethwane depending on the grade; confirm via phone 083 271 3047.