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Matsogella Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bakenberg, Mapela, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

In Bakenberg, Mapela, Matsogella Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.5%.

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

Matsogella Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Bakenberg, Mapela. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

171
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Matsogella 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

Of the 26 learners from Matsogella Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023231982.6%
20242121100.0%
2025262388.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Matsogella Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy1010100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Agricultural Sciences1414100.0%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

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

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Matsogella Secondary School's 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsogella Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsogella Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsogella Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsogella Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Matsogella Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsogella Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsogella Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Matsogella Secondary School's 171; is a public primary school, a different phase than Matsogella Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mapela

Zooming into Mapela, here are 2 other schools to compare against Matsogella Secondary School.

  • Phaladingoe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Matsogella Secondary School, 614 compared with 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Matsogella Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Raowele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 482 learners against Matsogella Secondary School's 171; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Matsogella Secondary School's 88.5%.
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 Matsogella Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Matsogella 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
Groenengin; Molokongkop; Rooival;
Postal
P/Bag X1301; Limburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921140748

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Matsogella 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 Matsogella Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Matsogella 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 Matsogella Secondary School the best school in Mapela?
On the numbers that are published, Matsogella Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than RAOWELE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mapela besides Matsogella Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Mapela, including Phaladingoe.
How big are the classes at Matsogella Secondary School?
Matsogella Secondary School reported 171 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Matsogella Secondary School?
No. Matsogella Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Matsogella Secondary School's matric results like?
Matsogella Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 82.6% in 2023.
Is Matsogella Secondary School a public or private school?
Matsogella Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Matsogella Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Groenengin; Molokongkop; Rooival;.
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