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Mmatsela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Mmatsela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Raditshaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.3%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mmatsela Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Raditshaba, Mmatsela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

207
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mmatsela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 24 learners from Mmatsela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292689.7%
2024191578.9%
2025242083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mmatsela Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11981.8%
Mathematical Literacy9777.8%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences191157.9%
Agricultural Sciences201680.0%
Economics12758.3%
English First Additional Language2020100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Mmatsela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mmatsela Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mmatsela Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmatsela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mmatsela Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mmatsela Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mmatsela Secondary School's 83.3%.

Raditshaba

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

  • Masete Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmatsela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thokampe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 929 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mmatsela Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Tlhona Sedimong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 478 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmatsela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modikwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 437 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmatsela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rasekgale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 436 learners against Mmatsela Secondary School's 207; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mmatsela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mmatsela Secondary School for 2027

Because Mmatsela 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
Pax Village; Bochum Area;
Postal
P.o. Box 378; Raditshaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
920211046

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mmatsela 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 Mmatsela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mmatsela 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 Mmatsela Secondary School the best school in Raditshaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mmatsela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than THOKAMPE's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Raditshaba besides Mmatsela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Raditshaba, including Masete.
How big are the classes at Mmatsela Secondary School?
Mmatsela Secondary School reported 207 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mmatsela Secondary School?
No. Mmatsela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mmatsela Secondary School's matric results like?
Mmatsela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 89.7% in 2023.
Is Mmatsela Secondary School a public or private school?
Mmatsela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mmatsela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Pax Village; Bochum Area;.
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