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Matlaisane Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Stinkwater, Temba, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Matlaisane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Stinkwater, Temba. Its last matric group achieved a 92.9% pass rate.

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

Matlaisane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Stinkwater, Temba. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

976
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matlaisane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Matlaisane Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313912992.8%
20241059287.6%
202511210492.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matlaisane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311961.3%
Mathematical Literacy746587.8%
Physical Sciences292069.0%
Life Sciences484593.8%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography646093.8%
History474493.6%
English First Additional Language105105100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Matlaisane Secondary School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaisane Secondary School, 2,257 compared with 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlaisane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaisane Secondary School, 2,146 compared with 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Matlaisane Secondary School's 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaisane Secondary School, 2,005 compared with 976; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlaisane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Matlaisane Secondary School's 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%).

Temba

Zooming into Temba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matlaisane Secondary School.

  • Adam Masebe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlaisane Secondary School, 1,372 compared with 976; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.5% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Tane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matlaisane Secondary School, at 1,009 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlaisane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alfred Maubane High School is a similar size to Matlaisane Secondary School, with 969 learners against 976; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Sekitla Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matlaisane Secondary School, at 797 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Matlaisane Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Tlhaloganyo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matlaisane Secondary School, at 784 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlaisane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Matlaisane Secondary School for 2027

Because Matlaisane Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
8564 Ipeleng Section, Dertig, Temba, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X1005, Temba, 0407
Telephone
082 252 9042
EMIS number
600101147

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlaisane 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 Matlaisane Secondary School directly, on 082 252 9042, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlaisane 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 Matlaisane Secondary School the best school in Temba?
On the numbers that are published, Matlaisane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than Alfred Maubane High School's 98.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Temba besides Matlaisane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Temba, including Adam Masebe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Matlaisane Secondary School?
Matlaisane Secondary School reported 976 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Matlaisane Secondary School?
No. Matlaisane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matlaisane Secondary School's matric results like?
Matlaisane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.8% since 2023.
Is Matlaisane Secondary School a public or private school?
Matlaisane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlaisane Secondary School?
You can call 082 252 9042. It is located at 8564 Ipeleng Section, Dertig, Temba, 1747.
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