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Public high school
Motsemme Secondary School
Modimong Village, Taung Station, North West
Motsemme Secondary School is a public high school in Modimong Village, Taung Station, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 380 learners and 14 educators, about 27.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, all 31 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 31 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 22 | 64.7% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 100.0% | 88.5% |
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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 380 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600101442 |
Address and location
| Street address | 384 Top Centre, Modimong Village, Taung, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 2211,taungstation,8580 |
| Suburb / area | Modimong Village |
| Town | Taung Station |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904010 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Motsemme Secondary School
Is Motsemme Secondary School a public or private school?
Motsemme Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Motsemme Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Motsemme Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 31 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 64.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Motsemme Secondary School?
380 learners and 14 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Motsemme Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600101442.
Where is Motsemme Secondary School?
384 Top Centre, Modimong Village, Taung, 1747. It is in Modimong Village, Taung Station, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 081 809 6916.
Schools near Motsemme Secondary School
Ebetsamang Primary School
Modimong, Taung, North West 881 m
Makame Primary
Taung, Taung Station, North West 6.0 km
Lekang Primary School
Coconyane, Taung, North West 8.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.