Public secondary school · Gamamabolo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Machaka Robert Mamabolo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.