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Magale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phokoanevillage, Nebo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Phokoanevillage, Nebo, Magale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.9%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Magale Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Magale Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phokoanevillage, Nebo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

374
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magale 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

Magale Secondary School entered 49 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023542851.9%
2024443988.6%
2025494795.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magale Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20735.0%
Mathematical Literacy242187.5%
Physical Sciences131076.9%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Agricultural Sciences443681.8%
Geography241979.2%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Magale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 374; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Magale Secondary School's 95.9%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 374; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nebo

Zooming into Nebo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magale Secondary School.

  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thabong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,308 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Magale Secondary School's 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,187 compared with 374; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanamorulana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magale Secondary School, 1,116 compared with 374; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Magale Secondary School's 95.9%.
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 Magale Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Magale 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nebo; Phokoane; Maserumule Park;604
Postal
P.o. Box 485; Nebo
Telephone
083 529 2447
EMIS number
924640828

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magale 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 Magale Secondary School directly, on 083 529 2447, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magale 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 Magale Secondary School the best school in Nebo?
On the numbers that are published, Magale Secondary School's 95.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGAHLANAMORULANA at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Nebo besides Magale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nebo, including Mannyetha.
How big are the classes at Magale Secondary School?
Magale Secondary School reported 374 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Magale Secondary School?
No. Magale Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magale Secondary School's matric results like?
Magale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.9%, in 2025. That's up from 51.9% in 2023.
Is Magale Secondary School a public or private school?
Magale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magale Secondary School?
You can call 083 529 2447. It is located at Nebo; Phokoane; Maserumule Park;604.
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