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Makala Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mooketsi, Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makala Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mooketsi, Modjadjiskloof. Its last matric group achieved a 94.6% pass rate.

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Makala Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mooketsi, Modjadjiskloof. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

711
Learners
20
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Makala Secondary School entered 92 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023917885.7%
202412210182.8%
2025928794.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makala Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics564376.8%
Mathematical Literacy665786.4%
Physical Sciences533973.6%
Life Sciences1037572.8%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics1919100.0%
Geography11210190.2%
History504794.0%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Makala Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Makala Secondary School's 711; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makala Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 711; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Makala Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Makala Secondary School's 711; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Makala Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Makala Secondary School's 711; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makala Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makala Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 711; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Makala Secondary School's 94.6%.

Modjadjiskloof

Zooming into Modjadjiskloof, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makala Secondary School.

  • Khudugane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makala Secondary School, at 693 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Makala Secondary School's 94.6%.
  • Jamela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makala Secondary School, at 670 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Namatsabo Primary School is a similar size to Makala Secondary School, with 640 learners against 711; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nokane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makala Secondary School, at 606 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Jacob Zuma Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makala Secondary School, at 573 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makala Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Makala Secondary School for 2027

Makala Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sephukubje Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1129; Duiwelskloof
Telephone
083 345 7001
EMIS number
919341619

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makala 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 Makala Secondary School directly, on 083 345 7001, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makala 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 Makala Secondary School the best school in Modjadjiskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Makala Secondary School's 94.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KHUDUGANE at 82.9%.
How many other schools are there in Modjadjiskloof besides Makala Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Modjadjiskloof, including Khudugane.
How big are the classes at Makala Secondary School?
Makala Secondary School reported 711 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Makala Secondary School?
No. Makala Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makala Secondary School's matric results like?
Makala Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.7% in 2023.
Is Makala Secondary School a public or private school?
Makala Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makala Secondary School?
You can call 083 345 7001. It is located at Sephukubje Village.
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