Secondary Public No Fee Q1

Mohlarekoma Secondary School

Middelburg, Limpopo

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Learners (2025)
527
Educators (2025)
14
Learner : Educator
37.6:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
64.9%
About this school

Overview

Mohlarekoma is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Middelburg, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 527 learners and is staffed by 14 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 38:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Sekhukhune South education district and achieved a moderate 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 64.9% (37 of 57 candidates).

EMIS
996606309
Phase
Secondary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
527
Province
Limpopo
National Senior Certificate

Mohlarekoma Secondary School Matric Performance

Mohlarekoma's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 51.1% in 2023 to 64.9% in 2025 (57 candidates writing in 2025).

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 57 37 64.9%
2024 46 32 69.6%
2023 47 24 51.1%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MOHLAREKOMA SECONDARY SCHOOL (7104101).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

Mohlarekoma offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 74.7%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 21.7%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 3 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Economics).

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 23 5
21.7%
Mathematical Literacy 34 33
97.1%
Physical Sciences 23 13
56.5%
Life Sciences 37 24
64.9%
English (FAL) 57 57
100.0%
Business Studies 30 23
76.7%
Economics 20 8
40.0%
Geography 37 32
86.5%
Mathematics 21.7%
23 wrote · 5 achieved
Mathematical Literacy 97.1%
34 wrote · 33 achieved
Physical Sciences 56.5%
23 wrote · 13 achieved
Life Sciences 64.9%
37 wrote · 24 achieved
English (FAL) 100.0%
57 wrote · 57 achieved
Business Studies 76.7%
30 wrote · 23 achieved
Economics 40.0%
20 wrote · 8 achieved
Geography 86.5%
37 wrote · 32 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 144 other secondary schools in Sekhukhune South.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
64.9%
Mohlarekoma Secondary School
83.4%
Area average
Ranks 125th of 142
Mohlarekoma Secondary School
Area average

Mohlarekoma Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 18.5 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
37.6:1
vs 30.4:1 area average
Ranks 127th of 145
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Mohlarekoma 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 Mohlarekoma for 2027?

Mohlarekoma is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Middelburg, Limpopo, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 527 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 013 273 7030.

Is Mohlarekoma a no-fee school?

Mohlarekoma is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Middelburg, Limpopo. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Mohlarekoma and what does it mean for fees?

Mohlarekoma is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Middelburg, Limpopo community in the Sekhukhune South district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Mohlarekoma for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Mohlarekoma school office in the Sekhukhune South education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Limpopo.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Mohlarekoma

    Call 013 273 7030 to confirm whether Mohlarekoma has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Stand No 343 or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Mohlarekoma during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Mohlarekoma is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Mohlarekoma. If declined, you may appeal at the Sekhukhune South district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • 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 Mohlarekoma for the next school year?

Mohlarekoma 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 013 273 7030 to confirm openings in the Sekhukhune South district.

What documents do I need to apply at Mohlarekoma?

When applying to Mohlarekoma, 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 Mohlarekoma depending on the grade; confirm via phone 013 273 7030.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Stand No 343
Postal address
Po Box 96
Telephone
013 273 7030
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
996606309
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
90305015.0
Local municipality
Elias Motsoaledi
District municipality
Greater Sekhukhune
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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