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Makelepeng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mpilo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Makelepeng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mpilo. Its last matric group achieved a 64.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Makelepeng Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mpilo, Makelepeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

231
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makelepeng 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 37 learners from Makelepeng Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 64.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023492857.1%
20242727100.0%
2025372464.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makelepeng Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161168.8%
Mathematical Literacy11872.7%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2727100.0%
Geography1515100.0%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Makelepeng Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makelepeng Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 231; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makelepeng Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Makelepeng Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Makelepeng Secondary School's 231; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makelepeng Secondary School's 64.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Makelepeng Secondary School's 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makelepeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelepeng Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 231; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makelepeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makelepeng Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 231; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Makelepeng Secondary School's 64.9%.

Mpilo

And within Mpilo itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Maboe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makelepeng Secondary School, at 316 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makelepeng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Makelepeng Secondary School for 2027

Because Makelepeng 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sepakapakeng; Mphanama Village; Tau-Kgaphola;
Postal
P.o. Box 222; Mpilo
Telephone
073 957 3829
EMIS number
925610032

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makelepeng 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 Makelepeng Secondary School directly, on 073 957 3829, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makelepeng 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 Makelepeng Secondary School the best school in Mpilo?
Makelepeng Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 64.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Mpilo besides Makelepeng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mpilo, including Maboe.
How big are the classes at Makelepeng Secondary School?
Makelepeng Secondary School reported 231 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Makelepeng Secondary School?
No. Makelepeng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makelepeng Secondary School's matric results like?
Makelepeng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.9%, in 2025. That's up from 57.1% in 2023.
Is Makelepeng Secondary School a public or private school?
Makelepeng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makelepeng Secondary School?
You can call 073 957 3829. It is located at Sepakapakeng; Mphanama Village; Tau-Kgaphola;.
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