Motlhasedi
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Public high school
Baitswe
Lephalale, Seleka, Limpopo
Baitswe is a public high school in Lephalale, Seleka, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 375 learners and 12 educators, about 31.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 78.8% of its 52 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.8% of the school's 52 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 42 | 55.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 19 | 73.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 52 | 41 | 78.8% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 375 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 31.3 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 908110020 |
| Exam centre number | 7012107 |
Address and location
| Street address | Boschediesche Village; Seleka; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2; Seleka |
| Suburb / area | Lephalale |
| Town | Seleka |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Waterberg |
| Municipality | Lephalale |
| Ward | 93602005 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Baitswe
Is Baitswe a public or private school?
Baitswe is a public high school.
Does Baitswe charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Baitswe's matric pass rate?
78.8% of its 52 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 55.3%, 2024 73.1%.
How many learners are at Baitswe?
375 learners and 12 educators (about 31.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Baitswe?
Its EMIS number is 908110020. Its exam centre number is 7012107.
Where is Baitswe?
Boschediesche Village; Seleka;. It is in Lephalale, Seleka, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. Phone 082 649 3701.
Schools near Baitswe
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.