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Makgabane S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Free State · Thabo Mofutsanyana district (12 circuit)

Makgabane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Witsieshoek. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makgabane S/S Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Witsieshoek, Makgabane S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

245
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makgabane S/S Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Makgabane S/S Secondary School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232828100.0%
20244040100.0%
2025363494.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makgabane S/S Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121083.3%
Mathematical Literacy2929100.0%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences403690.0%
Business Studies2929100.0%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Thabo Mofutsanyana district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Thabo Mofutsanyana district with Makgabane S/S Secondary School.

  • Leifo Iziko C/S Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,813 learners against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 245; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.9% against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Witsieshoek P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,538 learners against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bluegumbosch S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Thuto Tsebo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,455 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Witsieshoek

And within Witsieshoek itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Letotolo P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,488 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lekgulo S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,202 compared with 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 94.4%).
  • Sentinel P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,165 compared with 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Neo P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,112 learners against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 245; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgabane S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Manthatisi S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgabane S/S Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 245; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.6% against Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 94.4%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sehlajaneng Village, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, 9870
Postal
Private Bag X8431, Witsieshoek, 9870
EMIS number
445101236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgabane S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Makgabane S/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 Makgabane S/S 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 Makgabane S/S Secondary School the best school in Witsieshoek?
On the numbers that are published, Makgabane S/S Secondary School's 94.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LEKGULO S/S at 93.2%.
How many other schools are there in Witsieshoek besides Makgabane S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witsieshoek, including Letotolo P/S.
How big are the classes at Makgabane S/S Secondary School?
Makgabane S/S Secondary School reported 245 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Makgabane S/S Secondary School?
No. Makgabane S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgabane S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgabane S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Makgabane S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgabane S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgabane S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Sehlajaneng Village, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, Witsieshoek, 9870.
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