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Machepelele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Garaphahlelo, Paulusweg, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Machepelele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Garaphahlelo, Paulusweg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Machepelele Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Garaphahlelo, Paulusweg, Machepelele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

472
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Machepelele Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 57 matric candidates from Machepelele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023695173.9%
2024554989.1%
2025574986.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Machepelele Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics554174.5%
Physical Sciences554785.5%
Life Sciences555396.4%
Geography5555100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Machepelele Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Machepelele Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 472; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machepelele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Machepelele Secondary School's 472; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Machepelele Secondary School's 86%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Machepelele Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 472; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Machepelele Secondary School's 86%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Machepelele Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 472; is a public combined school, a different phase than Machepelele Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Machepelele Secondary School's 86%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Machepelele Secondary School's 472; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Machepelele Secondary School's 86%.

Paulusweg

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

  • Sebelaolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,693 learners against Machepelele Secondary School's 472; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machepelele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramaite Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Machepelele Secondary School, 665 compared with 472; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machepelele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Celeste Academy Of Excellence is a similar size to Machepelele Secondary School, with 515 learners against 472, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Mphuma Secondary School is a similar size to Machepelele Secondary School, with 503 learners against 472; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.3% against Machepelele Secondary School's 86%.
  • Tsekere Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Machepelele Secondary School, at 456 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Machepelele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Machepelele Secondary School for 2027

Machepelele 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
Ga- Raphahlelo Village; Soetfontein;
Postal
P.o. Box 1; Paulusweg
Telephone
081 762 7249
EMIS number
919341145

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Machepelele 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 Machepelele Secondary School directly, on 081 762 7249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Machepelele 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 Machepelele Secondary School the best school in Paulusweg?
On the numbers that are published, Machepelele Secondary School's 86% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MPHUMA at 62.3%.
How many other schools are there in Paulusweg besides Machepelele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Paulusweg, including Sebelaolo.
How big are the classes at Machepelele Secondary School?
Machepelele Secondary School reported 472 learners and 15 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 Machepelele Secondary School?
No. Machepelele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Machepelele Secondary School's matric results like?
Machepelele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Machepelele Secondary School a public or private school?
Machepelele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Machepelele Secondary School?
You can call 081 762 7249. It is located at Ga- Raphahlelo Village; Soetfontein;.
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