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Magoza Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tzaneen, Magoza Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.1% pass rate.

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

Magoza Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,971
Learners
52
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magoza Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 247 matric candidates from Magoza Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315112784.1%
202418317092.9%
202524723595.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Magoza Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics494183.7%
Mathematical Literacy13412694.0%
Physical Sciences494183.7%
Life Sciences494795.9%
Agricultural Sciences4949100.0%
Economics13411988.8%
Geography13412996.3%
History13413298.5%
English First Additional Language183183100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Magoza Secondary School.

  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Magoza Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,971; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,675 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Magoza Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Magoza Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,567 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,520 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magoza Secondary School.

  • Motloboni Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,855 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magoza Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as Magoza Secondary School, at 1,520 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,332 learners against Magoza Secondary School's 1,971; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magoza Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School teaches fewer learners than Magoza Secondary School, 1,275 compared with 1,971; is a public primary school, a different phase than Magoza Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meridian Combined School teaches fewer learners than Magoza Secondary School, 1,266 compared with 1,971; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Magoza Secondary School's 95.1%.
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 Magoza Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Magoza 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
Dan Village Stand No.511 C
Postal
P/Bag X 1417; Letaba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
915530143

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magoza 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 Magoza Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magoza 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 Magoza Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Magoza Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.1% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Magoza Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Motloboni.
How big are the classes at Magoza Secondary School?
Magoza Secondary School reported 1,971 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Magoza Secondary School?
No. Magoza Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Magoza Secondary School's matric results like?
Magoza Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 84.1% in 2023.
Is Magoza Secondary School a public or private school?
Magoza Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magoza Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Dan Village Stand No.511 C.
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