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Maatla Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Podumoe, Pudumong, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Maatla Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Podumoe, Pudumong. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85%.

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Maatla Secondary School is a public secondary school in Podumoe, Pudumong. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

637
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maatla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

2023 2024 2025

Maatla Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231147565.8%
20241039390.3%
20251008585.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maatla Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1717100.0%
Mathematical Literacy867688.4%
Physical Sciences171482.4%
Life Sciences805872.5%
Agricultural Sciences725880.6%
Geography867991.9%
History545194.4%
English First Additional Language103103100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

Here is how Maatla Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Ruth S Mompati district.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maatla Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 637; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maatla Secondary School, 1,661 compared with 637; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,542 learners against Maatla Secondary School's 637; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,534 learners against Maatla Secondary School's 637; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maatla Secondary School, 1,532 compared with 637; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.6% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.

Pudumong

Zooming into Pudumong, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maatla Secondary School.

  • Botshelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 962 learners against Maatla Secondary School's 637; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Choseng Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Maatla Secondary School, at 735 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.
  • Gaseonane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maatla Secondary School, at 591 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maatla Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thapama Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maatla Secondary School, at 527 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.
  • Thakung Middle School is a similar size to Maatla Secondary School, with 498 learners against 637; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 60.4% against Maatla Secondary School's 85%.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to Maatla Secondary School for 2027

Because Maatla Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Maatla Street, Pudimoe, Pudimoe, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 16, Pudimoe, 8581
Telephone
053 995 1541
EMIS number
600100955

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maatla 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 Maatla Secondary School directly, on 053 995 1541, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maatla 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 Maatla Secondary School the best school in Pudumong?
On the numbers that are published, Maatla Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than THAPAMA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pudumong besides Maatla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pudumong, including Botshelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Maatla Secondary School?
Maatla Secondary School reported 637 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Maatla Secondary School?
No. Maatla Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maatla Secondary School's matric results like?
Maatla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 65.8% in 2023.
Is Maatla Secondary School a public or private school?
Maatla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maatla Secondary School?
You can call 053 995 1541. It is located at Maatla Street, Pudimoe, Pudimoe, 2747.
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