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Matseripe S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (3 circuit)

Matseripe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mmamahabane, Ventersburg. Its last matric group achieved a 80.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, Matseripe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

672
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Matseripe S/S 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, 94 matric candidates from Matseripe S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716693.0%
2024959195.8%
2025947680.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Matseripe S/S Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191578.9%
Mathematical Literacy767598.7%
Physical Sciences191473.7%
Life Sciences1919100.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies767396.1%
Economics171588.2%
Geography777597.4%
History5959100.0%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

5 other schools in Lejweleputswa district, for comparison against Matseripe S/S Secondary School.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matseripe S/S Secondary School, 1,898 compared with 672; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 672; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matseripe S/S Secondary School, 1,677 compared with 672; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matseripe S/S Secondary School, 1,653 compared with 672; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 672; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 80.9%.

Ventersburg

And within Ventersburg itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ventersburg I/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,071 learners against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 672; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Matseripe S/S Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Ecco P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matseripe S/S Secondary School, at 895 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgauhelo P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matseripe S/S Secondary School, at 831 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matseripe S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Elkanah Christian Ci/S Combined School teaches fewer learners than Matseripe S/S Secondary School, 22 compared with 672, 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1317 Mmamahabane Location, Mmamahabane, Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, 9450
Postal
Mmamahabane 1317, Ventersburg, 9450
EMIS number
444206211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matseripe S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Matseripe S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Matseripe S/S 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 Matseripe S/S Secondary School the best school in Ventersburg?
On the numbers that are published, Matseripe S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.9% is lower than VENTERSBURG I/S's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ventersburg besides Matseripe S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Ventersburg, including Ventersburg I/S.
How big are the classes at Matseripe S/S Secondary School?
Matseripe S/S Secondary School reported 672 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Matseripe S/S Secondary School?
No. Matseripe S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matseripe S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Matseripe S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.9%, in 2025. That's down from 93% in 2023.
Is Matseripe S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Matseripe S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matseripe S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 1317 Mmamahabane Location, Mmamahabane, Mmamahabane, Ventersburg, 9450.
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