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Public high school
Mapeloana
Gamothapo, Polokwane, Limpopo
Mapeloana is a public high school in Gamothapo, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 955 learners and 25 educators, about 38.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 87.4% of its 95 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.4% of the school's 95 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 68 | 74.7% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 93 | 85 | 91.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 95 | 83 | 87.4% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 955 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 38.2 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 923240686 |
| Exam centre number | 7033501 |
Address and location
| Street address | 611 Nobody; Ga Mothapo; Tholongwe; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 700; Tholongwe |
| Suburb / area | Gamothapo |
| Town | Polokwane |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn South |
| Municipality | Polokwane |
| Ward | 93504006 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
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 Mapeloana
Is Mapeloana a public or private school?
Mapeloana is a public high school.
Does Mapeloana charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mapeloana's matric pass rate?
87.4% of its 95 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 74.7%, 2024 91.4%.
How many learners are at Mapeloana?
955 learners and 25 educators (about 38.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mapeloana?
Its EMIS number is 923240686. Its exam centre number is 7033501.
Where is Mapeloana?
611 Nobody; Ga Mothapo; Tholongwe;. It is in Gamothapo, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. Phone 072 948 8434.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.