Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Kanana Location, Kanana, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Matlhaleng Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Kanana Location, Kanana, Matlhaleng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 86 matric candidates from Matlhaleng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 | 66 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 78 | 54 | 69.2% |
| 2025 | 86 | 69 | 80.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Matlhaleng Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 10 | 52.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 42 | 70.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 11 | 57.9% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 24 | 54.5% |
| Geography | 79 | 55 | 69.6% |
| History | 60 | 46 | 76.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 79 | 79 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matlhaleng Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Matlhaleng Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.