Public secondary school · Melville, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Matshwara Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Melville, Lephalale, Matshwara Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 123 learners from Matshwara Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 80 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 88 | 75 | 85.2% |
| 2025 | 123 | 107 | 87.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Matshwara Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 30 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 44 | 91.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 19 | 52.8% |
| Life Sciences | 64 | 54 | 84.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 37 | 32 | 86.5% |
| Accounting | 15 | 10 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Geography | 52 | 49 | 94.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matshwara Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Matshwara 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.