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Matopa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lesodimotlana, Mokamole, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Matopa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lesodimotlana, Mokamole. Its last matric group achieved a 93.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Matopa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Lesodimotlana, Mokamole, Matopa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

355
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Matopa Secondary School entered 30 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272592.6%
2024292896.6%
2025302893.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Matopa Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12650.0%
Mathematical Literacy171482.4%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Business Studies171694.1%
Economics171694.1%
Geography2929100.0%
English First Additional Language2929100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Matopa Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matopa Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Matopa Secondary School's 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Matopa Secondary School's 355; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Matopa Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Matopa Secondary School's 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matopa Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mokamole

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

  • Raweshi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matopa Secondary School, at 377 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nkgoru Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matopa Secondary School, at 372 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.2% against Matopa Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Mangwedi Primary School is a similar size to Matopa Secondary School, with 338 learners against 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Seshoatlha Secondary School is a similar size to Matopa Secondary School, with 333 learners against 355; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.5% against Matopa Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Bohlapa Kolobe Primary School is a similar size to Matopa Secondary School, with 272 learners against 355; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matopa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Matopa Secondary School for 2027

Because Matopa 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
Lesodi Village
Postal
P.o. Box 136; Mokamole
Telephone
071 804 7492
EMIS number
921140731

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matopa 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 Matopa Secondary School directly, on 071 804 7492, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matopa 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 Matopa Secondary School the best school in Mokamole?
On the numbers that are published, Matopa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than NKGORU's 96.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mokamole besides Matopa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mokamole, including Raweshi.
How big are the classes at Matopa Secondary School?
Matopa Secondary School reported 355 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Matopa Secondary School?
No. Matopa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matopa Secondary School's matric results like?
Matopa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.6% since 2023.
Is Matopa Secondary School a public or private school?
Matopa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matopa Secondary School?
You can call 071 804 7492. It is located at Lesodi Village.
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