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Majane Matlala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lukau, Groblersdal, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Majane Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lukau, Groblersdal. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 62.5%.

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

In Lukau, Groblersdal, Majane Matlala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

172
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Majane Matlala Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Majane Matlala Secondary School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 62.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023592339.0%
2024151386.7%
2025161062.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Majane Matlala Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10220.0%
Mathematical Literacy55100.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences10990.0%
Agricultural Sciences11981.8%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies8787.5%
Economics55100.0%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Majane Matlala Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public combined school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

And within Groblersdal itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Baropodi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Majane Matlala Secondary School, 1,446 compared with 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majane Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Majane Matlala Secondary School, 1,285 compared with 172; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,271 learners against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 172; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Majane Matlala Secondary School's 62.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Majane Matlala Secondary School for 2027

Because Majane Matlala 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
Ngwalemona Village; Gahlopha;
Postal
P.o. Box 85; Motetema
Telephone
083 973 0682
EMIS number
924651958

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Majane Matlala 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 Majane Matlala Secondary School directly, on 083 973 0682, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Majane Matlala 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 Majane Matlala Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Majane Matlala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.5% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Majane Matlala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Majane Matlala Secondary School?
Majane Matlala Secondary School reported 172 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Majane Matlala Secondary School?
No. Majane Matlala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Majane Matlala Secondary School's matric results like?
Majane Matlala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.5%, in 2025. That's up from 39% in 2023.
Is Majane Matlala Secondary School a public or private school?
Majane Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Majane Matlala Secondary School?
You can call 083 973 0682. It is located at Ngwalemona Village; Gahlopha;.
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