Public secondary school · Majakaneng, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bessie Maake Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Bessie Maake Secondary School is a public secondary school in Majakaneng. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 54 learners from Bessie Maake Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21 | 17 | 81.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| 2025 | 54 | 37 | 68.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Bessie Maake Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Geography | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| History | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Bessie Maake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Bessie Maake 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.