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Mahadikana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Raditshaba, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Mahadikana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Raditshaba. Its last matric group achieved a 80.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Raditshaba, Mahadikana Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

334
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mahadikana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 26 matric candidates from Mahadikana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312890.3%
2024393282.1%
2025262180.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Mahadikana Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Mahadikana Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Mahadikana Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahadikana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Mahadikana Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahadikana Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 334; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Mahadikana Secondary School's 80.8%.

Raditshaba

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

  • Masete Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahadikana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thokampe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 929 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mahadikana Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Tlhona Sedimong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 478 learners against Mahadikana Secondary School's 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahadikana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modikwa Primary School is a similar size to Mahadikana Secondary School, with 437 learners against 334; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahadikana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rasekgale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahadikana Secondary School, at 436 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahadikana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mahadikana Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahadikana Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
311 Grootpan Vill;Kibi Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 121; Raditshaba
Telephone
072 664 8827
EMIS number
920210531

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahadikana 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 Mahadikana Secondary School directly, on 072 664 8827, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahadikana 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 Mahadikana Secondary School the best school in Raditshaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mahadikana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% is lower than THOKAMPE's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Raditshaba besides Mahadikana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Raditshaba, including Masete.
How big are the classes at Mahadikana Secondary School?
Mahadikana Secondary School reported 334 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mahadikana Secondary School?
No. Mahadikana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahadikana Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahadikana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's down from 90.3% in 2023.
Is Mahadikana Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahadikana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahadikana Secondary School?
You can call 072 664 8827. It is located at 311 Grootpan Vill;Kibi Tribal Authority;.
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