Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

276

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	41	35	85.4%
2024	33	33	100.0%
2025	42	40	95.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	14	7	50.0%
Mathematical Literacy	19	19	100.0%
Physical Sciences	8	8	100.0%
Life Sciences	28	25	89.3%
Agricultural Sciences	28	28	100.0%
Accounting	5	5	100.0%
Business Studies	5	5	100.0%
Economics	5	4	80.0%
Geography	20	20	100.0%
English First Additional Language	33	33	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's 95.2%.
Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's 95.2%).
Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's 95.2%.
Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's 95.2%.
Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 276; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's 95.2%).
Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School for 2027

Machaka Robert Mamabolo 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: Mankweng Tribal; Authority;
Postal: P/Bag X20; Leshoane
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 904241092

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Machaka Robert Mamabolo 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 Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary 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 Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?

On the numbers that are published, Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.

How big are the classes at Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School?

Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School reported 276 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School?

No. Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's matric results like?

Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 85.4% in 2023.

Is Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School a public or private school?

Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Mankweng Tribal; Authority;.