Public high school

Seleje Secondary School

Madibe, Mafikeng, North West

Seleje Secondary School is a public high school in Madibe, Mafikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 508 learners and 16 educators, about 31.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 98.2% of its 55 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).

Matric (NSC) results

98.2% of the school's 55 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateNorth West
20235653 94.6% 81.7%
20246357 90.5% 87.5%
20255554 98.2% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile1 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)508
Educators (2025)16
Learners per educator31.8 (province average 28.7)
Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 115 similar schools
EMIS number600101948
Exam centre number9434208

Address and location

Street addressMadibe Makgabana, Mafikeng, 3747
Postal addressPrivate Bag X2043,mafikeng,2745
Suburb / areaMadibe
TownMafikeng
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtNgaka Modiri Molema
MunicipalityMahikeng Local Municipality
Ward63803001
Former departmentNew Education Department

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 Seleje Secondary School

Is Seleje Secondary School a public or private school?

Seleje Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Seleje Secondary School charge school fees?

It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.

What is Seleje Secondary School's matric pass rate?

98.2% of its 55 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 94.6%, 2024 90.5%.

How many learners are at Seleje Secondary School?

508 learners and 16 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 115 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Seleje Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 600101948. Its exam centre number is 9434208.

Where is Seleje Secondary School?

Madibe Makgabana, Mafikeng, 3747. It is in Madibe, Mafikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 082 772 0709.

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Sekolopo Primaryschool

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Mococe Secondary School

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.