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Tlou Matlala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rebone, Ramatatane, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Tlou Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rebone, Ramatatane. Its most recent matric class posted a 87% pass rate.

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Located in Rebone, Ramatatane, Tlou Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

195
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tlou Matlala Secondary School entered 23 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312787.1%
2024222090.9%
2025232087.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tlou Matlala Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5360.0%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Life Sciences221986.4%
Agricultural Sciences221986.4%
Geography222090.9%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Here is how Tlou Matlala Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mogalakwena district.

  • Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Matlala Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Tlou Matlala Secondary School's 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Tlou Matlala Secondary School's 195; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Tlou Matlala Secondary School's 87%.
  • Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Tlou Matlala Secondary School's 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Matlala Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Ramatatane

And within Ramatatane itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Segole Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou Matlala Secondary School, 307 compared with 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tselapedi Primary School is a similar size to Tlou Matlala Secondary School, with 258 learners against 195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou Matlala 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 Tlou Matlala Secondary School for 2027

Tlou Matlala 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
Zeekoiegat
Postal
P.o.box 321; Ramatatane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141321

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlou Matlala 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 Tlou Matlala Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlou Matlala 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 Tlou Matlala Secondary School the best school in Ramatatane?
Tlou Matlala Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 87%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Ramatatane besides Tlou Matlala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Ramatatane, including Segole.
How big are the classes at Tlou Matlala Secondary School?
Tlou Matlala Secondary School reported 195 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Tlou Matlala Secondary School?
No. Tlou Matlala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tlou Matlala Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlou Matlala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.1% since 2023.
Is Tlou Matlala Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlou Matlala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlou Matlala Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Zeekoiegat.
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