The aim of this is to investigate the factors which play a role in the poor
performance of the Grade 12 in the secondary schools in the Mogalakwena Circuit
of the Limpopo Province.
The researcher engaged a qualitative type of methodology. An interview schedule
was compiled. A semi-structured interview was conducted on the subject of
research.
Secondary schools were sampled for the interview process. Data were analyzed
manually and mechanically. Factors affecting learner performance were found to
be basic. The human and material demands were found to be inhibiting learning.
Solutions from within and without the schools were recommended to help reduce
the problem of Grade12 failure rate.