On this page, you will find a full profile of Maakere High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Acornhoek, Maakere High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.
438
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 82 matric candidates from Maakere High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 65.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
87
62
71.3%
2024
103
68
66.0%
2025
82
54
65.9%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
Maakere High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Maakere High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
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.
