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Maakere High School

Public secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Maakere High School is a public secondary school in Acornhoek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 65.9%.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023876271.3%
20241036866.0%
2025825465.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Maakere High School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Maakere High School's 438; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Maakere High School's 438; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Maakere High School, 1,946 compared with 438; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Maakere High School's 438; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Maakere High School's 438; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maakere High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

And within Acornhoek itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Maakere High School's 438; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Maakere High School's 438; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maakere High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,320 learners against Maakere High School's 438; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maakere High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School teaches considerably more learners than Maakere High School, 1,256 compared with 438; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maakere High School, 1,174 compared with 438; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Maakere High School's 65.9%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dingleydale Trust, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280
Postal
Private Bag X 9381 Bushbuckridge Bushbuckridge 1280
Telephone
082 832 2863
EMIS number
800034861

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maakere High 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 Maakere High School directly, on 082 832 2863, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maakere High 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 Maakere High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Maakere High School's matric pass rate of 65.9% is lower than SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Maakere High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maakere High School?
Maakere High School reported 438 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Maakere High School?
Yes, Maakere High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Maakere High School's matric results like?
Maakere High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.9%, in 2025. That's down from 71.3% in 2023.
Is Maakere High School a public or private school?
Maakere High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maakere High School?
You can call 082 832 2863. It is located at Dingleydale Trust, Bushbuckridge, Bushbuckridge, 1280.
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