Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mathlaba, Bakenberg. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

776

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 121 learners from Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	53	49	92.5%
2024	75	72	96.0%
2025	121	113	93.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	47	39	83.0%
Mathematical Literacy	28	28	100.0%
Physical Sciences	29	29	100.0%
Life Sciences	53	52	98.1%
Agricultural Sciences	52	51	98.1%
Accounting	22	16	72.7%
Economics	22	20	90.9%
History	24	20	83.3%
English First Additional Language	75	75	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 776; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 93.4%.
Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

Kgoka Primary School is a similar size to Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, with 719 learners against 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Leubaneng Primary School is a similar size to Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, with 624 learners against 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Suswe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School, 428 compared with 776; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bakenberg Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 394 learners against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 776; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 93.4%.
George Langa Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 371 learners against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 776; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 93.4%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Site W357; Matlhaba Village; Bakenberg;
Postal: P/Bag 2306; Bakenberg
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 921140090

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dennis Matlhaba Ii 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 Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?

On the numbers that are published, Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's 93.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GEORGE LANGA at 87.8%.

How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Kgoka.

How big are the classes at Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School?

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School reported 776 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School?

No. Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's matric results like?

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.5% since 2023.

Is Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School a public or private school?

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Site W357; Matlhaba Village; Bakenberg;.