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Public high school
Semarela
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Semarela is a public high school in Tzaneen, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 464 learners and 14 educators, about 33.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 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, 64.3% of its 56 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
64.3% of the school's 56 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 31 | 72.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 52 | 37 | 71.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 36 | 64.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 464 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 918510958 |
| Exam centre number | 7082209 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No. 424lt; Semarela Village; Modjadji; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 212; Modjadji |
| Town | Tzaneen |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani West |
| Municipality | Greater Letaba |
| Ward | 93303008 |
| 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 Semarela
Is Semarela a public or private school?
Semarela is a public high school.
Does Semarela charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Semarela's matric pass rate?
64.3% of its 56 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 72.1%, 2024 71.2%.
How many learners are at Semarela?
464 learners and 14 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Semarela?
Its EMIS number is 918510958. Its exam centre number is 7082209.
Where is Semarela?
Stand No. 424lt; Semarela Village; Modjadji;. It is in Tzaneen, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. Phone 082 569 0296.
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