Public secondary school · Burgersfort, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)
In Burgersfort, Makgamathu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.9% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find the key facts about Makgamathu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Makgamathu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Makgamathu 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.
Makgamathu Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 34 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 63 | 47 | 74.6% |
| 2025 | 42 | 39 | 92.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Makgamathu Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 49 | 42 | 85.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 59 | 40 | 67.8% |
| Business Studies | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 59 | 40 | 67.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 63 | 63 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Makgamathu Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.
On this page, you will find the key facts about Makgamathu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Makgamathu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Makgamathu 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.
Makgamathu Secondary School entered 42 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 34 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 63 | 47 | 74.6% |
| 2025 | 42 | 39 | 92.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Makgamathu Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 49 | 42 | 85.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 59 | 40 | 67.8% |
| Business Studies | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 59 | 40 | 67.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 63 | 63 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Makgamathu Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.