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Mathume Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mathume Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mahlolwanengsection, Masemola. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.9% pass rate.

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

Mathume Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mahlolwanengsection, Masemola. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

76
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathume 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

Of the 28 learners from Mathume Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211990.5%
2024272696.3%
2025282692.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mathume Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11763.6%
Mathematical Literacy161593.8%
Life Sciences272592.6%
Agricultural Sciences272592.6%
Geography272696.3%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Mathume Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 76; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Mathume Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 76; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 76; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 76; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 76; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Masemola

Zooming into Masemola, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mathume Secondary School.

  • Mahwetse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 714 learners against Mathume Secondary School's 76; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mathume Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Kgoogo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 484 compared with 76; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phoroane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 417 compared with 76; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Mathume Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Ekele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathume Secondary School, 388 compared with 76; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • The Future Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 338 learners against Mathume Secondary School's 76, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Mathume Secondary School for 2027

Because Mathume 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
Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-Masemola;
Postal
P.o. Box 339; Masemola1060
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924641432

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathume 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 Mathume Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathume 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 Mathume Secondary School the best school in Masemola?
On the numbers that are published, Mathume Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than MAHWETSE's 99.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Masemola besides Mathume Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Masemola, including Mahwetse.
How big are the classes at Mathume Secondary School?
Mathume Secondary School reported 76 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mathume Secondary School?
No. Mathume Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathume Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathume Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.5% since 2023.
Is Mathume Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathume Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathume Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mmotwaneng; Mahloloaneng; Ga-Masemola;.
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