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Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (10 circuit)

Welcome to Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Phuthaditjhaba. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.7% pass rate.

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Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phuthaditjhaba. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

987
Learners
52
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makabelane Cs/S 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

Of the 175 learners from Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319318495.3%
2024188188100.0%
202517516493.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School reported results in 3 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393794.9%
Physical Sciences3939100.0%
English First Additional Language188188100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

Here is how Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Thabo Mofutsanyana district.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, 1,813 compared with 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 93.7%).
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,488 learners against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 987; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,455 learners against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Phuthaditjhaba

Zooming into Phuthaditjhaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School.

  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, 1,538 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 987; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Letlotlo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Qwabi P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lerato P/S Primary School is a similar size to Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No 2 Mohale Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870
Postal
Private Bag X825, Witsieshoek, 9870
EMIS number
445109002

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Makabelane Cs/S 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 Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School the best school in Phuthaditjhaba?
On the numbers that are published, Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.7% is lower than BLUEGUMBOSCH S/S's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phuthaditjhaba besides Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phuthaditjhaba, including Witsieshoek P/S.
How big are the classes at Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School?
Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School reported 987 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School?
No. Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.3% since 2023.
Is Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makabelane Cs/S Secondary School?
It is located at No 2 Mohale Street, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, Phuthaditjhaba, 9870.
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