Secondary Public No Fee Q3

Mothotlung High School

Brits, North West

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Learners (2025)
1,425
Educators (2025)
50
Learner : Educator
28.5:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
85.4%
About this school

Overview

Mothotlung High School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Brits, Brits, North West, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,425 learners and is staffed by 50 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 29:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Bojanala education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 85.4% (176 of 206 candidates).

EMIS
600101423
Phase
Secondary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q3
Learners (2025)
1,425
Province
North West
National Senior Certificate

Mothotlung High School Matric Performance

Since 2023, Mothotlung High School has improved, moving from a 74.5% pass rate to 85.4% in 2025, the most recent year, 206 learners sat the exam.

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 206 176 85.4%
2024 159 126 79.2%
2023 161 120 74.5%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MOTHOTLUNG SCHOOL (9111147).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

Mothotlung High School offered 11 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 87.9%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 36.2%. 3 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL), Economics, Agricultural Sciences). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Physical Sciences).

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 47 17
36.2%
Mathematical Literacy 161 132
82.0%
Physical Sciences 47 26
55.3%
Life Sciences 47 46
97.9%
English (FAL) 207 207
100.0%
Accounting 43 36
83.7%
Business Studies 105 96
91.4%
Economics 46 46
100.0%
Geography 73 64
87.7%
History 96 95
99.0%
Agricultural Sciences 10 10
100.0%
Mathematics 36.2%
47 wrote · 17 achieved
Mathematical Literacy 82.0%
161 wrote · 132 achieved
Physical Sciences 55.3%
47 wrote · 26 achieved
Life Sciences 97.9%
47 wrote · 46 achieved
English (FAL) 100.0%
207 wrote · 207 achieved
Accounting 83.7%
43 wrote · 36 achieved
Business Studies 91.4%
105 wrote · 96 achieved
Economics 100.0%
46 wrote · 46 achieved
Geography 87.7%
73 wrote · 64 achieved
History 99.0%
96 wrote · 95 achieved
Agricultural Sciences 100.0%
10 wrote · 10 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 30 other secondary schools in Brits.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
85.4%
Mothotlung High School
92.4%
Area average
Ranks 24th of 29
Mothotlung High School
Area average

Mothotlung High School's 2025 pass rate is 7.0 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
28.5:1
vs 27.4:1 area average
Ranks 10th of 31
Fees & funding

School fees

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

Mothotlung High School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Mothotlung High School for 2027?

Tuition at Mothotlung High School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Bojanala district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 012 709 8001 for specifics.

Is Mothotlung High School a no-fee school?

Yes, Mothotlung High School is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Bojanala district. No tuition is charged to any of its 1,425 learners.

What is the quintile of Mothotlung High School and what does it mean for fees?

Mothotlung High School is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Brits, Brits, North West community in the Bojanala district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Mothotlung High School for Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Mothotlung High School school office in the Bojanala education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to North West.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Mothotlung High School

    Call 012 709 8001 to confirm whether Mothotlung High School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from 1204 Site,0263 or download it from the North West Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

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

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Mothotlung High School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Mothotlung High School. If declined, you may appeal at the Bojanala district office under the North West 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 Mothotlung High School for the next school year?

To apply to Mothotlung High School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Mothotlung High School. In the North West, applications are made at the school during the published admission period. For confirmation of available places, contact Mothotlung High School via phone 012 709 8001.

What documents do I need to apply at Mothotlung High School?

Mothotlung High School requires the following documents for admission: • 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) Contact Mothotlung High School (phone 012 709 8001) for any school-specific requirements.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
1204 Site,0263
Postal address
P.O.Box 170,Mothotlung,0263
Telephone
012 709 8001
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
600101423
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
63702020.0
Local municipality
Madibeng Local Municipality
District municipality
Bojanala District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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