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Matailane Secondary School

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

Welcome to Matailane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Sehlakwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.4% pass rate.

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Matailane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sehlakwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

241
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matailane 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

2023 2024 2025

Matailane Secondary School entered 39 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023632844.4%
2024503570.0%
2025393897.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matailane Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20210.0%
Mathematical Literacy302686.7%
Physical Sciences181477.8%
Life Sciences502856.0%
Agricultural Sciences312271.0%
Geography191473.7%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Matailane Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 241; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Matailane Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Sehlakwane

Zooming into Sehlakwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matailane Secondary School.

  • Makhuma Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 1,008 compared with 241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Skhosana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matailane Secondary School, 489 compared with 241; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 66.2% against Matailane Secondary School's 97.4%.
  • Rehlahlilwe Primary School is a similar size to Matailane Secondary School, with 321 learners against 241; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sehlakwana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matailane Secondary School, at 317 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mathakge Combined School teaches fewer learners than Matailane Secondary School, 123 compared with 241; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matailane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Matailane Secondary School for 2027

Because Matailane 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
Keerom
Postal
P O Box 555
Telephone
082 930 7034
EMIS number
996606520

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matailane 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 Matailane Secondary School directly, on 082 930 7034, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matailane 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 Matailane Secondary School the best school in Sehlakwane?
On the numbers that are published, Matailane Secondary School's 97.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SKHOSANA at 66.2%.
How many other schools are there in Sehlakwane besides Matailane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Sehlakwane, including Makhuma.
How big are the classes at Matailane Secondary School?
Matailane Secondary School reported 241 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Matailane Secondary School?
No. Matailane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matailane Secondary School's matric results like?
Matailane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.4%, in 2025. That's up from 44.4% in 2023.
Is Matailane Secondary School a public or private school?
Matailane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matailane Secondary School?
You can call 082 930 7034. It is located at Keerom.
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