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Majadibodu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Majadibodu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lephalale. Its last matric group achieved a 74% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Majadibodu Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lephalale, Majadibodu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

629
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Majadibodu 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 73 learners from Majadibodu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 74% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023624369.4%
2024656092.3%
2025735474.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Majadibodu Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191157.9%
Mathematical Literacy464291.3%
Physical Sciences181161.1%
Life Sciences403895.0%
Agricultural Sciences2929100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies181583.3%
Economics181688.9%
Geography2828100.0%
History191789.5%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Majadibodu Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Majadibodu Secondary School's 629; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Majadibodu Secondary School's 74%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Majadibodu Secondary School's 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Majadibodu Secondary School's 629; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Majadibodu Secondary School's 74%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Majadibodu Secondary School's 629; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Majadibodu Secondary School's 74%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Majadibodu Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

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

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Majadibodu Secondary School, 1,183 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Majadibodu Secondary School, 1,171 compared with 629; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Majadibodu Secondary School's 74%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Majadibodu Secondary School, 1,056 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 935 learners against Majadibodu Secondary School's 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Majadibodu Secondary School, 890 compared with 629; is a public primary school, a different phase than Majadibodu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Majadibodu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Majadibodu 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
Abbotspoort; Palala Ellisras;
Postal
P.o. Box 53; Ellisras
Telephone
081 884 7094
EMIS number
921110457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Majadibodu 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 Majadibodu Secondary School directly, on 081 884 7094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Majadibodu 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 Majadibodu Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Majadibodu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Majadibodu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Majadibodu Secondary School?
Majadibodu Secondary School reported 629 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Majadibodu Secondary School?
No. Majadibodu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Majadibodu Secondary School's matric results like?
Majadibodu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74%, in 2025. That's up from 69.4% in 2023.
Is Majadibodu Secondary School a public or private school?
Majadibodu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Majadibodu Secondary School?
You can call 081 884 7094. It is located at Abbotspoort; Palala Ellisras;.
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