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Matladi Project Secondary School

Public secondary school · Groothoek, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Matladi Project Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Groothoek. Its last matric group achieved a 73.7% pass rate.

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

In Groothoek, Matladi Project Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

799
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matladi Project Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 118 learners from Matladi Project Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 73.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312910883.7%
2024766686.8%
20251188773.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Matladi Project Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Matladi Project Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 799; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Matladi Project Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Matladi Project Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Groothoek

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

  • Sethwethwa Secondary School is a similar size to Matladi Project Secondary School, with 805 learners against 799; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Matladi Project Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Motsofala Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 551 learners against Matladi Project Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sello Primary School teaches fewer learners than Matladi Project Secondary School, 502 compared with 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sekgophokgophong Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 472 learners against Matladi Project Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mamogoasha Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 469 learners against Matladi Project Secondary School's 799; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matladi Project Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Matladi Project Secondary School for 2027

Because Matladi Project 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
Moletlane Village; Zebediela;
Postal
P/Bag X488; Groothoek
Telephone
071 656 2317
EMIS number
921230306

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matladi Project 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 Matladi Project Secondary School directly, on 071 656 2317, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matladi Project 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 Matladi Project Secondary School the best school in Groothoek?
On the numbers that are published, Matladi Project Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.7% is lower than SETHWETHWA's 99%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groothoek besides Matladi Project Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Groothoek, including Sethwethwa.
How big are the classes at Matladi Project Secondary School?
Matladi Project Secondary School reported 799 learners and 28 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 Matladi Project Secondary School?
No. Matladi Project Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matladi Project Secondary School's matric results like?
Matladi Project Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.7%, in 2025. That's down from 83.7% in 2023.
Is Matladi Project Secondary School a public or private school?
Matladi Project Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matladi Project Secondary School?
You can call 071 656 2317. It is located at Moletlane Village; Zebediela;.
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