Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Seshego, Polokwane, Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

713

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 97 matric candidates from Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	94	85	90.4%
2024	98	87	88.8%
2025	97	80	82.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	26	24	92.3%
Mathematical Literacy	73	67	91.8%
Physical Sciences	26	19	73.1%
Life Sciences	26	25	96.2%
Agricultural Sciences	62	50	80.6%
Accounting	37	19	51.4%
Business Studies	37	35	94.6%
Economics	37	34	91.9%
Geography	36	33	91.7%
History	36	31	86.1%
English First Additional Language	98	98	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 713; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's 82.5%.
Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 713; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's 82.5%.
Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 713; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 713; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's 82.5%.
Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 713; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 713; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's 82.5%.
Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 713; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's 82.5%.
Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 713; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 713; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 713; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School for 2027

Because Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand No. 1070; Zone 5; Seshego;
Postal: P.o. Box 501; Seshego
Telephone: 015 233 5969
EMIS number: 922220156

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane 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 Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School directly, on 015 233 5969, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane 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 Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?

On the numbers that are published, Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.5% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.

How big are the classes at Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School?

Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School reported 713 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School?

No. Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's matric results like?

Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.5%, in 2025. That's down from 90.4% in 2023.

Is Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School a public or private school?

Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Dr. A.m.s. Makunyane Secondary School?

You can call 015 233 5969. It is located at Stand No. 1070; Zone 5; Seshego;.