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Public high school
Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary
Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West
Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary is a public high school in Riviera Park, 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 1 115 learners and 35 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 87.7% of its 106 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.7% of the school's 106 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 145 | 101 | 69.7% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 134 | 111 | 82.8% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 106 | 93 | 87.7% | 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) | 1 115 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 36% of 83 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600104248 |
| Exam centre number | 9424211 |
Address and location
| Street address | Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X2025,mafikeng,2745 |
| Suburb / area | Riviera Park |
| Town | Mafikeng |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
| Municipality | Mahikeng Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63803027 |
| Former department | New 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 Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary
Is Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary a public or private school?
Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary is a public high school.
Does Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary's matric pass rate?
87.7% of its 106 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 69.7%, 2024 82.8%.
How many learners are at Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary?
1 115 learners and 35 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 36% of 83 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 600104248. Its exam centre number is 9424211.
Where is Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary?
Setlopo Sa Ga Bosigo, Setlopo Villlage, Mahikeng, 3747. It is in Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West, in the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. Phone 018 011 6701.
Schools near Setlopo Science and Commercial Secondary
Thutong Primary School
Setlopo - Utlwanang, Ratshidi, North West 2.3 km
Mokgweetsi Primary
Mahikeng, Mafikeng, North West 3.7 km
Moatlhodi Primary
Mahikeng, North West 3.9 km
J.M. Mosiane Primary School
Majemantsho, Mafikeng, North West 4.2 km
Setumo High School
Mafikeng, Mmabatho, North West 4.3 km
70.1% matric 2025Seleri Primary
Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West 4.5 km
Senkgwe Learning Site
Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West 4.7 km
Lomanyaneng Primary School
Riviera Park, Mafikeng, North West 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.