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Makgobaketse Secondary School

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

Makgobaketse Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Phumulong, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.8%.

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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.

178
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makgobaketse Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191684.2%
2024171482.4%
2025262180.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makgobaketse Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8337.5%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences7342.9%
Life Sciences171376.5%
Agricultural Sciences1717100.0%
Geography1010100.0%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 178; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Makgobaketse Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 178; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Makgobaketse Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgobaketse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 178; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Makgobaketse Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgobaketse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 178; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Makgobaketse Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 178; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Makgobaketse Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgobaketse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgobaketse Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgobaketse Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 178; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgobaketse Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Makgobaketse Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Site No 300; Phomolong; Ga-Mothapo;
Postal
P.o. Box 643; Tholongwe
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923240433

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgobaketse 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 Makgobaketse Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgobaketse 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 Makgobaketse Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Makgobaketse Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Makgobaketse Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Makgobaketse Secondary School?
Makgobaketse Secondary School reported 178 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Makgobaketse Secondary School?
No. Makgobaketse Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgobaketse Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgobaketse Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's down from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Makgobaketse Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgobaketse Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgobaketse Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Site No 300; Phomolong; Ga-Mothapo;.
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