Public secondary school · Phumulong, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makgobaketse Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Phumulong, Polokwane, Makgobaketse Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
In 2025, 26 matric candidates from Makgobaketse Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.8% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| 2024 | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| 2025 | 26 | 21 | 80.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Makgobaketse Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Life Sciences | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makgobaketse Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Makgobaketse 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.