Setotolwane

Setotolwane is a public special needs school in Newlandsmashashane, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 287 learners and 23 educators, about 12.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Limpopo (260 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 92.3% of its 13 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.3% of the school's 13 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	8	8	100.0%	79.7%
2024	22	22	100.0%	85.1%
2025	13	12	92.3%	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 special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	287
Educators (2025)	23
Learners per educator	12.5 (province average 13.9)
EMIS number	922223479
Exam centre number	7034381

Address and location

Street address	Newlands Mashashane
Postal address	Pbag X 7372
Suburb / area	Newlandsmashashane
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn South
Municipality	Polokwane
Ward	93504009
Former department	New Education Department

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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.