Molelwane Secondary School
Mahikeng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Molelwane Secondary School
Molelwane Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Mahikeng, North West. The school recorded 1008 learners and 30 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Molelwane Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Molelwane Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Molelwane Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Molelwane Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,008 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Molelwane Secondary School is situated in Mahikeng, within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Mahikeng Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Signal Hill Village, Mahikeng, 3747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 475, Mmabatho, 2745.
Curriculum & Academics
Molelwane Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a commercial curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Molelwane Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Molelwane Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Signal Hill Village, Mahikeng, 3747
Mahikeng, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 475, Mmabatho, 2745
Phone
+27 83 959 2628Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600105254
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.