Matlhaleng Secondary School
Kanana, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Matlhaleng Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matlhaleng Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Matlhaleng Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Matlhaleng Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Matlhaleng Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,006 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Matlhaleng Secondary School is situated in Kanana (Kanana Location), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 8753 Cnr Lenong & Mbhele Street, Kanana Location, Orkney, 5747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20015, Kanana, 2626.
Curriculum & Academics
Matlhaleng Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Matlhaleng Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Matlhaleng Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
8753 Cnr Lenong & Mbhele Street, Kanana Location, Orkney, 5747
Kanana, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 20015, Kanana, 2626
Phone
+27 74 852 4657Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101154
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.