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Matshumane Secondary School

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

In Glencowie, Groblersdal, Matshumane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.5%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Matshumane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Matshumane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Glencowie, Groblersdal. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

758
Learners
27
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matshumane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 128 matric candidates from Matshumane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231108779.1%
20241188067.8%
20251288969.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matshumane Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics672537.3%
Mathematical Literacy524484.6%
Physical Sciences382668.4%
Life Sciences1197764.7%
Agricultural Sciences735068.5%
Accounting8675.0%
Geography936974.2%
English First Additional Language119119100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Matshumane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Matshumane Secondary School's 69.5%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 758; is a public combined school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Groblersdal

Zooming into Groblersdal, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matshumane Secondary School.

  • Baropodi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,446 learners against Matshumane Secondary School's 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 758; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matshumane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Refilwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,285 learners against Matshumane Secondary School's 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.1% against Matshumane Secondary School's 69.5%.
  • Ngwanamatlang Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matshumane Secondary School, 1,271 compared with 758; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Matshumane Secondary School's 69.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Matshumane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Matshumane 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
Morgenzon; Glen Cowie; Nebo;
Postal
P.o. Box 82; Glen Cowie1061
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924641517

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matshumane 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 Matshumane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matshumane Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Matshumane Secondary School the best school in Groblersdal?
On the numbers that are published, Matshumane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.5% is lower than NGWANAMATLANG's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Groblersdal besides Matshumane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Groblersdal, including Baropodi.
How big are the classes at Matshumane Secondary School?
Matshumane Secondary School reported 758 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Matshumane Secondary School?
No. Matshumane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matshumane Secondary School's matric results like?
Matshumane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.5%, in 2025. That's down from 79.1% in 2023.
Is Matshumane Secondary School a public or private school?
Matshumane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matshumane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Morgenzon; Glen Cowie; Nebo;.
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