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George Masibe Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Bakenberg, Marken, Limpopo · Mogalakwena district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to George Masibe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bakenberg, Marken. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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George Masibe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bakenberg, Marken. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

339
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

George Masibe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

2023 2024 2025

George Masibe Secondary School entered 34 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233030100.0%
20242626100.0%
20253434100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

George Masibe Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2626100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mogalakwena district

5 other schools in Mogalakwena district, for comparison against George Masibe Secondary School.

  • Mmamangina Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against George Masibe Secondary School's 339; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sokgedlwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Masibe Secondary School, 1,572 compared with 339; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgati Ya Moshate Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Masibe Secondary School, 1,445 compared with 339; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against George Masibe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mageme Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Masibe Secondary School, 1,429 compared with 339; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Potgietersrus Comprehensive Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against George Masibe Secondary School's 339; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Marken

Zooming into Marken, here are 5 other schools to compare against George Masibe Secondary School.

  • Ranoko Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Masibe Secondary School, 537 compared with 339; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mphari Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 526 learners against George Masibe Secondary School's 339; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94% against George Masibe Secondary School's 100%.
  • K.k. Monare Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as George Masibe Secondary School, at 372 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lemetja Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as George Masibe Secondary School, at 372 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.2% against George Masibe Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ralehumane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as George Masibe Secondary School, at 362 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Masibe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

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

Applying to George Masibe Secondary School for 2027

George Masibe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Rapadi Village; Marken;
Postal
P.o. Box 148; Marken
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921141932

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Masibe 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 George Masibe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Masibe 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 George Masibe Secondary School the best school in Marken?
On the numbers that are published, George Masibe Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LEMETJA at 95.2%.
How many other schools are there in Marken besides George Masibe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marken, including Ranoko.
How big are the classes at George Masibe Secondary School?
George Masibe Secondary School reported 339 learners and 10 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 George Masibe Secondary School?
No. George Masibe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are George Masibe Secondary School's matric results like?
George Masibe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is George Masibe Secondary School a public or private school?
George Masibe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Masibe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Rapadi Village; Marken;.
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