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Matlebjoane Secondary School

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

Matlebjoane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thabampshesection, Masemola. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Thabampshesection, Masemola, Matlebjoane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

329
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Matlebjoane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 47 matric candidates from Matlebjoane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023514282.4%
2024464393.5%
20254747100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Matlebjoane Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252184.0%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences252080.0%
Life Sciences313096.8%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies212095.2%
Economics151173.3%
Geography3838100.0%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Masemola

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

  • Mahwetse Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matlebjoane Secondary School, 714 compared with 329; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.1% against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 100%).
  • Kgoogo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 484 learners against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 329; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phoroane Secondary School is a similar size to Matlebjoane Secondary School, with 417 learners against 329; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Matlebjoane Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ekele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matlebjoane Secondary School, at 388 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matlebjoane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • The Future Comprehensive Combined School is a similar size to Matlebjoane Secondary School, with 338 learners against 329, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Matlebjoane Secondary School for 2027

Matlebjoane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thabampshe; Masemola;
Postal
P.o. Box 4; Masemola1060
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924641463

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matlebjoane 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 Matlebjoane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matlebjoane 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 Matlebjoane Secondary School the best school in Masemola?
On the numbers that are published, Matlebjoane Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAHWETSE at 99.1%.
How many other schools are there in Masemola besides Matlebjoane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Masemola, including Mahwetse.
How big are the classes at Matlebjoane Secondary School?
Matlebjoane Secondary School reported 329 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Matlebjoane Secondary School?
No. Matlebjoane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matlebjoane Secondary School's matric results like?
Matlebjoane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 82.4% in 2023.
Is Matlebjoane Secondary School a public or private school?
Matlebjoane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matlebjoane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Thabampshe; Masemola;.
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