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Malatse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Skilpadfontein, Malatse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Malatse Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Malatse Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Skilpadfontein. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

126
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Malatse Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Malatse Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 37 matric candidates from Malatse Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023533871.7%
2024554785.5%
2025372773.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how Malatse Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Malatse Secondary School's 126; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Malatse Secondary School's 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

Zooming into Skilpadfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Malatse Secondary School.

  • Seruane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 837 compared with 126; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
  • Kabete Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 538 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 536 compared with 126; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.7% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malatse Secondary School, 469 compared with 126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malatse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Gobolibi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 456 learners against Malatse Secondary School's 126; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Malatse Secondary School's 73%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E1323 Mmotong Section, , Lefiso, 431
Postal
Po Box 2464 Skilpadfontein 0431
Telephone
079 200 9828
EMIS number
800012039

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malatse 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 Malatse Secondary School directly, on 079 200 9828, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malatse 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 Malatse Secondary School the best school in Skilpadfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Malatse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73% is lower than GOBOLIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Skilpadfontein besides Malatse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Seruane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Malatse Secondary School?
Malatse Secondary School reported 126 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Malatse Secondary School?
Yes, Malatse Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Malatse Secondary School's matric results like?
Malatse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 71.7% since 2023.
Is Malatse Secondary School a public or private school?
Malatse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malatse Secondary School?
You can call 079 200 9828. It is located at E1323 Mmotong Section, , Lefiso, 431.
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