Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso)

Tswelopele Secondary School (Matla-A-Kitso) is a private high school in Kimberley, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 73 learners and 11 educators, about 6.6 learners per educator. In the 2025 matric exams, 72.2% of its 18 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

72.2% of the school's 18 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Northern Cape
2023	17	16	94.1%	75.8%
2024	21	17	81.0%	84.2%
2025	18	13	72.2%	87.8%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Private high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Learners (2025)	73
Educators (2025)	11
Learners per educator	6.6 (province average 17.6)
EMIS number	300011405

Address and location

Street address	8301
Postal address	Private Bag X 6008 Kimberley 8301
Town	Kimberley
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Frances Baard (FB)
Municipality	Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.