Charles Marakalala Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Charles Marakalala Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bakenberg, Charles Marakalala Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

147

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Charles Marakalala Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 17 matric candidates from Charles Marakalala Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	18	15	83.3%
2024	19	17	89.5%
2025	17	15	88.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Charles Marakalala Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	6	5	83.3%
Mathematical Literacy	13	11	84.6%
Physical Sciences	5	5	100.0%
Life Sciences	19	17	89.5%
Agricultural Sciences	19	17	89.5%
Geography	14	11	78.6%
English First Additional Language	19	19	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

Mmamangina Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Marakalala Secondary School, 1,679 compared with 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Sokgedlwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,572 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,445 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 88.2%.
Mageme Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,429 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Marakalala Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Bakenberg

Dennis Matlhaba Ii Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 88.2%.
Kgoka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Leubaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 624 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Suswe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 428 learners against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 147; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charles Marakalala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Bakenberg Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charles Marakalala Secondary School, 394 compared with 147; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.6% against Charles Marakalala Secondary School's 88.2%.

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Charles Marakalala Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Charles Marakalala 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: Kromkloof Village; Bakenberg;
Postal: P.o. Box 1380; Bakenberg
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 921141956

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Charles Marakalala 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 Charles Marakalala Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Charles Marakalala Secondary School?

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 Charles Marakalala Secondary School the best school in Bakenberg?

On the numbers that are published, Charles Marakalala Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.2% is lower than DENNIS MATLHABA II's 93.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Bakenberg besides Charles Marakalala Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bakenberg, including Dennis Matlhaba Ii.

How big are the classes at Charles Marakalala Secondary School?

Charles Marakalala Secondary School reported 147 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Charles Marakalala Secondary School?

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

What are Charles Marakalala Secondary School's matric results like?

Charles Marakalala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.2%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.

Is Charles Marakalala Secondary School a public or private school?

Charles Marakalala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Charles Marakalala Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Kromkloof Village; Bakenberg;.