Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Kimberley, Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 18 learners from Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) who wrote matric in 2025, 72.2% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	17	16	94.1%
2024	21	17	81.0%
2025	18	13	72.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	5	1	20.0%
Mathematical Literacy	16	14	87.5%
Life Sciences	9	5	55.6%
Business Studies	12	5	41.7%
Geography	20	20	100.0%
English First Additional Language	21	21	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

!Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 2,030 compared with 73; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.9% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%).
Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 1,492 compared with 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.7% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%.
Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%.
Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 1,464 compared with 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 1,454 compared with 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

!Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 2,030 compared with 73; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.9% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%).
Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%.
Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 1,464 compared with 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso), 1,454 compared with 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Tetlanyo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.3% against Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s 72.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 8301
Postal: Private Bag X 6008 Kimberley 8301
Telephone: 083 311 1276
EMIS number: 300011405

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

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 Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) directly, on 083 311 1276, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

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 Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) the best school in Kimberley?

On the numbers that are published, Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s matric pass rate of 72.2% is lower than TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.

How big are the classes at Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) reported 73 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

Yes. As a private school, Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s matric results like?

Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)'s most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.2%, in 2025. That's down from 94.1% in 2023.

Is Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) a public or private school?

Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)?

You can call 083 311 1276. It is located at 8301.