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Makgale Phashe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sovenga, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Makgale Phashe Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sovenga. Its last matric group achieved a 68.6% pass rate.

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

In Sovenga, Makgale Phashe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

433
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Makgale Phashe 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 105 learners from Makgale Phashe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023753141.3%
2024805670.0%
20251057268.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makgale Phashe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics441738.6%
Mathematical Literacy362672.2%
Physical Sciences271659.3%
Life Sciences674465.7%
Agricultural Sciences402870.0%
Accounting13538.5%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics13861.5%
Geography676191.0%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against Makgale Phashe Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 433; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgale Phashe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgale Phashe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Sovenga

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

  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 68.6%.
  • Megoring Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,560 learners against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgale Phashe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Diopong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgale Phashe Secondary School, 1,048 compared with 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgale Phashe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,041 learners against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgale Phashe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baphutheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 888 learners against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Makgale Phashe Secondary School's 68.6%.
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 Makgale Phashe Secondary School for 2027

Because Makgale Phashe 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
257 Verirfontein
Postal
P.o.box 4713
Telephone
073 180 1702
EMIS number
992203501

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgale Phashe 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 Makgale Phashe Secondary School directly, on 073 180 1702, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgale Phashe 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 Makgale Phashe Secondary School the best school in Sovenga?
On the numbers that are published, Makgale Phashe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.6% is lower than MAKGONGOANA's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sovenga besides Makgale Phashe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sovenga, including Makgongoana.
How big are the classes at Makgale Phashe Secondary School?
Makgale Phashe Secondary School reported 433 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Makgale Phashe Secondary School?
No. Makgale Phashe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgale Phashe Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgale Phashe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.6%, in 2025. That's up from 41.3% in 2023.
Is Makgale Phashe Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgale Phashe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgale Phashe Secondary School?
You can call 073 180 1702. It is located at 257 Verirfontein.
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