Public secondary school · Makhado, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Louis Trichardt Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Makhado, Louis Trichardt Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
In 2025, 148 matric candidates from Louis Trichardt Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 137 | 126 | 92.0% |
| 2024 | 132 | 125 | 94.7% |
| 2025 | 148 | 139 | 93.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Louis Trichardt Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 69 | 56 | 81.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 63 | 63 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 39 | 30 | 76.9% |
| Life Sciences | 51 | 49 | 96.1% |
| Accounting | 33 | 28 | 84.8% |
| Business Studies | 71 | 67 | 94.4% |
| Economics | 23 | 20 | 87.0% |
| Geography | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 75 | 75 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Louis Trichardt Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Louis Trichardt Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Because Louis Trichardt 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.