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Matshele Secondary School

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

Matshele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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

Located in Polokwane, Matshele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

176
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Matshele Secondary School entered 29 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023462963.0%
2024484389.6%
2025292482.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Matshele Secondary School's 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Matshele Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Matshele Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Matshele Secondary School's 176; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Matshele Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Matshele Secondary School's 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshele Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 176; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Matshele Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Matshele Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 176; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Matshele Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshele Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshele Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshele Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Matshele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Matshele Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mashoanyaneng Villa
Postal
P.o. Box 2523; Maswaneng
Telephone
082 253 3044
EMIS number
924320468

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshele 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 Matshele Secondary School directly, on 082 253 3044, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshele 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 Matshele Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Matshele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Matshele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Matshele Secondary School?
Matshele Secondary School reported 176 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Matshele Secondary School?
No. Matshele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matshele Secondary School's matric results like?
Matshele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 63% in 2023.
Is Matshele Secondary School a public or private school?
Matshele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshele Secondary School?
You can call 082 253 3044. It is located at Mashoanyaneng Villa.
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