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Macema Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Giyani, Macema Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Macema Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Macema Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

943
Learners
31
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Macema 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

Macema Secondary School entered 108 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231029896.1%
202413412291.0%
202510810597.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Macema Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics534686.8%
Mathematical Literacy817997.5%
Physical Sciences493877.6%
Life Sciences978991.8%
Agricultural Sciences554785.5%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies373697.3%
Economics373286.5%
Geography1059792.4%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Macema Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Macema Secondary School's 943; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macema Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Macema Secondary School's 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%).
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Macema Secondary School's 943; is a public combined school, a different phase than Macema Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macema Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Macema Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Macema Secondary School's 943; is a public primary school, a different phase than Macema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macema Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Macema Secondary School's 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macema Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Macema Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Macema Secondary School's 97.2%.
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 Macema Secondary School for 2027

Macema 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
Nhlaniki Village Giyani
Postal
Box 5196 Giyani;
Telephone
015 811 2456
EMIS number
916410478

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Macema 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 Macema Secondary School directly, on 015 811 2456, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Macema 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 Macema Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Macema Secondary School's 97.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NGHONYAMA at 93.4%.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Macema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Macema Secondary School?
Macema Secondary School reported 943 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Macema Secondary School?
No. Macema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Macema Secondary School's matric results like?
Macema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.1% since 2023.
Is Macema Secondary School a public or private school?
Macema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Macema Secondary School?
You can call 015 811 2456. It is located at Nhlaniki Village Giyani.
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