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Mack Semeka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hlakano, Zebediela, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Mack Semeka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hlakano, Zebediela. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Hlakano, Zebediela, Mack Semeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,032
Learners
31
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 154 learners from Mack Semeka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023968588.5%
20241068883.0%
202515412178.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mack Semeka Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics472961.7%
Mathematical Literacy595593.2%
Physical Sciences473370.2%
Life Sciences605286.7%
Accounting14964.3%
Business Studies464189.1%
Economics141071.4%
Geography929097.8%
History454395.6%
English First Additional Language106106100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Mack Semeka Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mack Semeka Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 1,032; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Mack Semeka Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mack Semeka Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 1,032; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mack Semeka Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mack Semeka Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mack Semeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mack Semeka Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 1,032; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Mack Semeka Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mack Semeka Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mack Semeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zebediela

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

  • Sekutupu Primary School is a similar size to Mack Semeka Secondary School, with 1,020 learners against 1,032; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mack Semeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Chita Kekana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mack Semeka Secondary School, at 933 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Mack Semeka Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Mashigoana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mack Semeka Secondary School, at 883 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mack Semeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramakgotho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mack Semeka Secondary School, at 860 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mack Semeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sebitja Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mack Semeka Secondary School, at 799 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Mack Semeka Secondary School's 78.6%.
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 Mack Semeka Secondary School for 2027

Mack Semeka 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
Zebediela; Hlakano Village; Koringpunt;
Postal
P/Bag X522; Koringpunt
Telephone
015 642 4848
EMIS number
921230146

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mack Semeka 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 Mack Semeka Secondary School directly, on 015 642 4848, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mack Semeka 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 Mack Semeka Secondary School the best school in Zebediela?
On the numbers that are published, Mack Semeka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% is lower than SEBITJA's 94.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zebediela besides Mack Semeka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zebediela, including Sekutupu.
How big are the classes at Mack Semeka Secondary School?
Mack Semeka Secondary School reported 1,032 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mack Semeka Secondary School?
No. Mack Semeka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mack Semeka Secondary School's matric results like?
Mack Semeka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. That's down from 88.5% in 2023.
Is Mack Semeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Mack Semeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mack Semeka Secondary School?
You can call 015 642 4848. It is located at Zebediela; Hlakano Village; Koringpunt;.
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