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Tlou-Matome Secondary School

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

Tlou-Matome Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vereelegenvillage, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 72% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tlou-Matome Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Vereelegenvillage, Polokwane, Tlou-Matome Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

321
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tlou-Matome Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from Tlou-Matome Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023382463.2%
2024312890.3%
2025251872.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tlou-Matome Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10880.0%
Mathematical Literacy211990.5%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Agricultural Sciences312683.9%
Geography2121100.0%
History211990.5%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Tlou-Matome Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou-Matome Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 321; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 321; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tlou-Matome Secondary School's 72%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou-Matome Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou-Matome Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlou-Matome Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 321; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlou-Matome Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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-Matome Secondary School for 2027

Because Tlou-Matome 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
276 Vergelegen Village; Bochum;
Postal
P/Bag 3320; Mabale
Telephone
083 383 9404
EMIS number
920211909

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlou-Matome 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-Matome Secondary School directly, on 083 383 9404, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlou-Matome 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-Matome Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tlou-Matome Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72% 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 Tlou-Matome Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tlou-Matome Secondary School?
Tlou-Matome Secondary School reported 321 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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-Matome Secondary School?
No. Tlou-Matome Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tlou-Matome Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlou-Matome Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's up from 63.2% in 2023.
Is Tlou-Matome Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlou-Matome Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlou-Matome Secondary School?
You can call 083 383 9404. It is located at 276 Vergelegen Village; Bochum;.
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