Charles Mathonsi Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tzaneen, Charles Mathonsi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

848

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Charles Mathonsi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Charles Mathonsi Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	81	76	93.8%
2024	88	84	95.5%
2025	125	119	95.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Charles Mathonsi Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	9	9	100.0%
Mathematical Literacy	80	75	93.8%
Physical Sciences	9	9	100.0%
Life Sciences	15	15	100.0%
Economics	80	63	78.8%
Geography	89	85	95.5%
History	74	72	97.3%
English First Additional Language	88	88	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 848; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%).
W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 848; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%.
Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 848; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%.
Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 848; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%).
Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 848; is a public combined school, a different phase than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%.
Primary School Tzaneen is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,520 learners against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Merensky Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 848; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 95.2%.
Motupakgomo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's 848; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Mathonsi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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 Charles Mathonsi Secondary School for 2027

Because Charles Mathonsi 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: Cnr Lydenburg And Letsitele Valley
Postal: P/Bag X 1446; Letaba
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 915530068

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Charles Mathonsi 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 Charles Mathonsi Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Charles Mathonsi 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 Charles Mathonsi Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?

On the numbers that are published, Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Charles Mathonsi Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.

How big are the classes at Charles Mathonsi Secondary School?

Charles Mathonsi Secondary School reported 848 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Charles Mathonsi Secondary School?

No. Charles Mathonsi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's matric results like?

Charles Mathonsi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.

Is Charles Mathonsi Secondary School a public or private school?

Charles Mathonsi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Charles Mathonsi Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Cnr Lydenburg And Letsitele Valley.