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Magaedisha Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Polokwane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Magaedisha Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.1% pass rate.

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Magaedisha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

266
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magaedisha 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 63 learners from Magaedisha Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494693.9%
2024676292.5%
2025635892.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magaedisha Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332987.9%
Mathematical Literacy343191.2%
Physical Sciences302686.7%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Agricultural Sciences545194.4%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies131292.3%
Economics373389.2%
Geography242395.8%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Magaedisha Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Magaedisha Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Magaedisha Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaedisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Magaedisha Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaedisha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magaedisha Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Magaedisha Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Magaedisha Secondary School's 92.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaedisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaedisha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Magaedisha Secondary School's 266; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magaedisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Magaedisha Secondary School for 2027

Magaedisha 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
Laastehoop; Ga-Molepo; Podile;
Postal
P.o. Box 514; Tholongwe
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923242484

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magaedisha 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 Magaedisha Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magaedisha Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Magaedisha Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Magaedisha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% 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 Magaedisha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Magaedisha Secondary School?
Magaedisha Secondary School reported 266 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Magaedisha Secondary School?
No. Magaedisha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magaedisha Secondary School's matric results like?
Magaedisha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.9% since 2023.
Is Magaedisha Secondary School a public or private school?
Magaedisha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magaedisha Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Laastehoop; Ga-Molepo; Podile;.
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