B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bakone, B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

205

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Commercial

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 67.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	40	37	92.5%
2024	58	49	84.5%
2025	43	29	67.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	15	10	66.7%
Mathematical Literacy	43	38	88.4%
Accounting	58	41	70.7%
Business Studies	58	53	91.4%
Economics	58	52	89.7%
English First Additional Language	58	58	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 205; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 67.4%.
Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 205; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 67.4%.
Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 205; is a public primary school, a different phase than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 205; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 67.4%.
Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 205; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 67.4%.

Bakone

Mahoai Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 965 learners against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 205; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's 67.4%.
Manaileng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School, 401 compared with 205; is a public primary school, a different phase than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sekgwari Primary School is a similar size to B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School, with 266 learners against 205; is a public primary school, a different phase than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kgomontswere Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School, at 165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Provincial admissions

Applying to B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School for 2027

Because B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Setumong; Ga Matlala;
Postal: P.o. Box 868; Bakone
Telephone: 082 432 5322
EMIS number: 922250072

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School directly, on 082 432 5322, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School the best school in Bakone?

On the numbers that are published, B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's matric pass rate of 67.4% is lower than MAHOAI's 82.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Bakone besides B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Bakone, including Mahoai.

How big are the classes at B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School reported 205 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

No. B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's matric results like?

B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 67.4%, in 2025. That's down from 92.5% in 2023.

Is B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School a public or private school?

B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact B.k. Matlala Commercial Secondary School?

You can call 082 432 5322. It is located at Setumong; Ga Matlala;.