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Matsiababa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Witpoort, Tomburke, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Matsiababa Secondary School is a public secondary school in Witpoort, Tomburke. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Witpoort, Tomburke, Matsiababa Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

304
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Matsiababa 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, 27 matric candidates from Matsiababa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201890.0%
2024232087.0%
20252727100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Matsiababa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9444.4%
Mathematical Literacy141392.9%
Physical Sciences5360.0%
Life Sciences231565.2%
Economics7685.7%
Geography232191.3%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Matsiababa Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsiababa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsiababa Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsiababa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Tomburke

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

  • Mananye Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 639 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.6% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sefitlhogo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsiababa Secondary School, 585 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsiababa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moroe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 543 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsiababa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Letupu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsiababa Secondary School, 527 compared with 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
  • Radinong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 485 learners against Matsiababa Secondary School's 304; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Matsiababa Secondary School's 100%.
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 Matsiababa Secondary School for 2027

Because Matsiababa 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
Stand No.1; Anton Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 69; Tomburke
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921110587

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsiababa 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 Matsiababa Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsiababa 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 Matsiababa Secondary School the best school in Tomburke?
On the numbers that are published, Matsiababa Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RADINONG at 89.1%.
How many other schools are there in Tomburke besides Matsiababa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tomburke, including Mananye.
How big are the classes at Matsiababa Secondary School?
Matsiababa Secondary School reported 304 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Matsiababa Secondary School?
No. Matsiababa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matsiababa Secondary School's matric results like?
Matsiababa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is Matsiababa Secondary School a public or private school?
Matsiababa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsiababa Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No.1; Anton Village;.
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