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Magatagabotse Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamotshana, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Magatagabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamotshana, Burgersfort. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Gamotshana, Burgersfort, Magatagabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

141
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Magatagabotse 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 16 learners from Magatagabotse Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023181583.3%
2024241770.8%
20251616100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Magatagabotse Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241145.8%
Physical Sciences241770.8%
Life Sciences241979.2%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Magatagabotse Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Magatagabotse Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 141; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magatagabotse Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magatagabotse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magatagabotse Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 141; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magatagabotse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magatagabotse Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 141; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%).

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magatagabotse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magatagabotse Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 141; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 141; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100%.
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 Magatagabotse Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Magatagabotse 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
Ga Motshana; Burgersfort;
Postal
P/Bag X1033; Burgersfort1150
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925620411

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magatagabotse 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 Magatagabotse Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magatagabotse 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 Magatagabotse Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Magatagabotse Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ST THOMAS COLLEGE at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Magatagabotse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Magatagabotse Secondary School?
Magatagabotse Secondary School reported 141 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Magatagabotse Secondary School?
No. Magatagabotse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magatagabotse Secondary School's matric results like?
Magatagabotse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.
Is Magatagabotse Secondary School a public or private school?
Magatagabotse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magatagabotse Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Motshana; Burgersfort;.
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