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Matsibe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Malepetleke, Mahwelereng, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Malepetleke, Mahwelereng, Matsibe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 88.6% pass rate.

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

Matsibe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Malepetleke, Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

335
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matsibe 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

Matsibe Secondary School entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.6% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322887.5%
2024474085.1%
2025353188.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matsibe Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291344.8%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences292275.9%
Life Sciences473983.0%
Geography474595.7%
History1818100.0%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mogalakwena district with Matsibe Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Matsibe Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsibe Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsibe Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Matsibe Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsibe Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Matsibe Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Zooming into Mahwelereng, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matsibe Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Matsibe Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsibe Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Matsibe Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against Matsibe Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsibe Secondary School, 1,138 compared with 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Matsibe Secondary School's 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Matsibe Secondary School's 88.6%.
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 Matsibe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Matsibe 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
Malepetleke Village; Mokopane Tribal Authori;
Postal
P.o. Box 2651; Mahwelereng
Telephone
076 435 0361
EMIS number
921120935

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsibe 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 Matsibe Secondary School directly, on 076 435 0361, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsibe 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 Matsibe Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?
On the numbers that are published, Matsibe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.6% is lower than EBENEZER's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Matsibe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.
How big are the classes at Matsibe Secondary School?
Matsibe Secondary School reported 335 learners and 12 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 Matsibe Secondary School?
No. Matsibe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matsibe Secondary School's matric results like?
Matsibe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.5% since 2023.
Is Matsibe Secondary School a public or private school?
Matsibe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsibe Secondary School?
You can call 076 435 0361. It is located at Malepetleke Village; Mokopane Tribal Authori;.
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