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Matsimela Secondary School

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

In Gamakgoba, Polokwane, Matsimela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.7%.

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

Matsimela Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamakgoba, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

709
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matsimela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Matsimela Secondary School entered 76 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494795.9%
2024565191.1%
2025767294.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matsimela Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242395.8%
Mathematical Literacy3232100.0%
Physical Sciences242187.5%
Life Sciences564885.7%
Economics322681.3%
Geography565292.9%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Matsimela Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Matsimela Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Matsimela Secondary School's 94.7%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsimela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Matsimela Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsimela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Matsimela Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Matsimela Secondary School's 94.7%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Matsimela Secondary School's 94.7%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsimela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsimela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Matsimela Secondary School's 709; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsimela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Matsimela Secondary School for 2027

Matsimela Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga-Makgoba Village; Near Malipsdrift; Police Stati;
Postal
P.o. Box 129; Mathabatha
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260765

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsimela 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 Matsimela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsimela 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 Matsimela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Matsimela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.7% 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 Matsimela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Matsimela Secondary School?
Matsimela Secondary School reported 709 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Matsimela Secondary School?
No. Matsimela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matsimela Secondary School's matric results like?
Matsimela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is Matsimela Secondary School a public or private school?
Matsimela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsimela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga-Makgoba Village; Near Malipsdrift; Police Stati;.
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