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Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School
Botleng Location, Delmas, Mpumalanga
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a public high school in Botleng Location, Delmas, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 908 learners and 48 educators, about 39.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.6% of its 246 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.6% of the school's 246 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 212 | 203 | 95.8% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 247 | 236 | 95.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 246 | 240 | 97.6% | 86.4% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 908 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 39.8 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800029397 |
| Exam centre number | 6610141 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6802 Mandela Drive, Delmas, Delmas, 2210 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Mandela Drive 1682 Delmas 2210 |
| Suburb / area | Botleng Location |
| Town | Delmas |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Victor Khanye Local Municipality |
| Ward | 0 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School
Is Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School a public or private school?
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.6% of its 246 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 95.8%, 2024 95.5%.
How many learners are at Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School?
1 908 learners and 48 educators (about 39.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800029397. Its exam centre number is 6610141.
Where is Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School?
6802 Mandela Drive, Delmas, Delmas, 2210. It is in Botleng Location, Delmas, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 076 265 4576.
Schools near Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School
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Bazani Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.