Public secondary school · Gamothapo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Madipoane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Madipoane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamothapo, Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 44 matric candidates from Madipoane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 40 | 74.1% |
| 2024 | 54 | 43 | 79.6% |
| 2025 | 44 | 35 | 79.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Madipoane Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 13 | 61.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 34 | 28 | 82.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Life Sciences | 24 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 49 | 30 | 61.2% |
| Geography | 37 | 30 | 81.1% |
| History | 40 | 33 | 82.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 55 | 55 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Madipoane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Madipoane Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.