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Matshaile Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kgautswane, Ohrigstad, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Matshaile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kgautswane, Ohrigstad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.2%.

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

Located in Kgautswane, Ohrigstad, Matshaile Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

411
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Matshaile 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, 51 matric candidates from Matshaile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383694.7%
2024323093.8%
2025514588.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Matshaile Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6350.0%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences131184.6%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies10990.0%
Economics9777.8%
Geography222090.9%
History1919100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Matshaile Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matshaile Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 411; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Matshaile Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Matshaile Secondary School's 411; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Matshaile Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Matshaile Secondary School's 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshaile Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshaile Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Matshaile Secondary School's 88.2%.

Ohrigstad

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

  • Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 642 learners against Matshaile Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Matshaile Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Maokeng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matshaile Secondary School, at 454 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Matshaile Secondary School's 88.2%.
  • Dipitsi Primary School is a similar size to Matshaile Secondary School, with 429 learners against 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Leboeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Matshaile Secondary School, at 400 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mahlahle Primary School is a similar size to Matshaile Secondary School, with 382 learners against 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshaile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Matshaile Secondary School for 2027

Because Matshaile 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
Rietjontein; Paeng; Kgautswane;
Postal
P.o. Box 175; Ohrigstad1122
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620671

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshaile 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 Matshaile Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshaile 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 Matshaile Secondary School the best school in Ohrigstad?
On the numbers that are published, Matshaile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.2% is lower than MAOKENG's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ohrigstad besides Matshaile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ohrigstad, including Tshabelang Dinoko.
How big are the classes at Matshaile Secondary School?
Matshaile Secondary School reported 411 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Matshaile Secondary School?
No. Matshaile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matshaile Secondary School's matric results like?
Matshaile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's down from 94.7% in 2023.
Is Matshaile Secondary School a public or private school?
Matshaile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshaile Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Rietjontein; Paeng; Kgautswane;.
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