Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mosesetjanevillage, Mahwelereng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

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Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	89	52	58.4%
2024	80	64	80.0%
2025	83	79	95.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	25	24	96.0%
Mathematical Literacy	56	42	75.0%
Physical Sciences	25	16	64.0%
Life Sciences	36	34	94.4%
Agricultural Sciences	69	46	66.7%
English First Additional Language	81	81	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 646; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 95.2%.
Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Mahwelereng

Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Ebenezer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 646; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.6% against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 95.2%).
Kgatabela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,164 learners against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sepedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School, 1,138 compared with 646; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Masodi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 646; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 95.2%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mosesetjane Village; Mokopane; Potgietersrus;
Postal: P/Bag X606; Mahwelereng
Telephone: 072 854 4539
EMIS number: 921121945

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Alfred B. Makapan 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 Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School directly, on 072 854 4539, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School the best school in Mahwelereng?

On the numbers that are published, Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's 95.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EBENEZER at 94.6%.

How many other schools are there in Mahwelereng besides Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mahwelereng, including Mmamangina.

How big are the classes at Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School?

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School reported 646 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School?

No. Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's matric results like?

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 58.4% in 2023.

Is Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School a public or private school?

Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Alfred B. Makapan Secondary School?

You can call 072 854 4539. It is located at Mosesetjane Village; Mokopane; Potgietersrus;.