Public secondary school · Tshivhalevillage, Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makakavhale Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Tshivhalevillage, Thohoyandou, Makakavhale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Makakavhale Secondary School entered 105 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 96 | 75.6% |
| 2024 | 117 | 91 | 77.8% |
| 2025 | 105 | 84 | 80.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Makakavhale Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 26 | 59.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 74 | 67 | 90.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 26 | 65.0% |
| Life Sciences | 93 | 77 | 82.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 53 | 49 | 92.5% |
| Accounting | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 19 | 76.0% |
| Economics | 25 | 15 | 60.0% |
| Geography | 93 | 80 | 86.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 118 | 118 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Makakavhale Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Makakavhale 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.