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Mabake Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mabake Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Marble Hall. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.5%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mabake Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mabake Secondary School is a public secondary school in Marble Hall. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

447
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mabake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 71 learners from Mabake Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696594.2%
2024786482.1%
2025716084.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mabake Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282071.4%
Mathematical Literacy504692.0%
Physical Sciences211885.7%
Life Sciences644265.6%
Agricultural Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics141285.7%
Geography433888.4%
History433274.4%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Mabake Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 447; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mabake Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 447; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 447; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mabake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 447; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 447; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mabake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

Zooming into Marble Hall, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mabake Secondary School.

  • Hututu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,048 learners against Mabake Secondary School's 447; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.9% against Mabake Secondary School's 84.5%).
  • Lepelle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 956 compared with 447; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 50.7% against Mabake Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Good Shepherd Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mabake Secondary School, 884 compared with 447; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mabake Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Elshadai Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 876 learners against Mabake Secondary School's 447, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 733 learners against Mabake Secondary School's 447; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.7% against Mabake Secondary School's 84.5%).
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 Mabake Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mabake Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Section I Stand No.28
Postal
Po Box 04
Telephone
013 974 7362
EMIS number
996606812

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mabake 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 Mabake Secondary School directly, on 013 974 7362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mabake 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 Mabake Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?
On the numbers that are published, Mabake Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than GOOD SHEPHERD's 91.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Mabake Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Mabake Secondary School?
Mabake Secondary School reported 447 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mabake Secondary School?
No. Mabake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mabake Secondary School's matric results like?
Mabake Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's down from 94.2% in 2023.
Is Mabake Secondary School a public or private school?
Mabake Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mabake Secondary School?
You can call 013 974 7362. It is located at Section I Stand No.28.
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