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Makata High School

Public secondary school · Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makata High School, a public secondary school serving Arconhoek, Acornhoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Makata High School is a public secondary school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

446
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Makata High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Makata High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 47 learners from Makata High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023583051.7%
2024846273.8%
20254747100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makata High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.8% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291137.9%
Mathematical Literacy553665.5%
Physical Sciences251248.0%
Life Sciences522242.3%
Agricultural Sciences252288.0%
Business Studies592847.5%
Economics322578.1%
English First Additional Language848398.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

5 other schools in Bohlabela district, for comparison against Makata High School.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 2,280 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,972 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Makata High School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,895 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,518 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makata High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makata High School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,895 compared with 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,518 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makata High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makata High School, 1,320 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makata High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Makata High School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Makata High School's 100%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Makata High School's 446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Makata High School's 100%.
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
Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360
Postal
Private Bag X 411 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Telephone
071 224 0204
EMIS number
800034892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makata High 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 Makata High School directly, on 071 224 0204, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makata High 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 Makata High School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Makata High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Makata High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Makata High School?
Makata High School reported 446 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Makata High School?
Yes, Makata High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Makata High School's matric results like?
Makata High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 51.7% in 2023.
Is Makata High School a public or private school?
Makata High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makata High School?
You can call 071 224 0204. It is located at Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360.
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