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Makgethe Middle School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Matsheng, Taung, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Makgethe Middle School is a public combined school based in Matsheng, Taung. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Matsheng, Taung, Makgethe Middle School operates as a public combined school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

129
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makgethe Middle School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Ruth S Mompati district with Makgethe Middle School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Makgethe Middle School's 129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,661 learners against Makgethe Middle School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgethe Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Itshupeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgethe Middle School, 1,542 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgethe Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgethe Middle School, 1,534 compared with 129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,532 learners against Makgethe Middle School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgethe Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Taung

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

  • Lokgabeng Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgethe Middle School, 860 compared with 129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mankuroane Technical & Commercial Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 804 learners against Makgethe Middle School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Makgethe Middle School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • P H/ Moeketsi Agricultural High School teaches considerably more learners than Makgethe Middle School, 750 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pinagare High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 683 learners against Makgethe Middle School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Lekang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgethe Middle School, 627 compared with 129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgethe Middle School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Makgethe Middle School for 2027

Makgethe Middle School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Matsheng Village, , Taung, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 3158, Taungstation, 8580
Telephone
081 010 1131
EMIS number
600101024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgethe Middle 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 Makgethe Middle School directly, on 081 010 1131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgethe Middle 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Makgethe Middle School the best school in Taung?
No matric pass rate is on record for Makgethe Middle School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Taung besides Makgethe Middle School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Taung, including Lokgabeng Primary.
How big are the classes at Makgethe Middle School?
Makgethe Middle School reported 129 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Makgethe Middle School?
No. Makgethe Middle School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgethe Middle School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Makgethe Middle School.
Is Makgethe Middle School a public or private school?
Makgethe Middle School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgethe Middle School?
You can call 081 010 1131. It is located at Matsheng Village, , Taung, 1747.
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