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Makgofe Secondary School

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

Welcome to Makgofe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Seshego, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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Makgofe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Seshego, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,315
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makgofe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 145 matric candidates from Makgofe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316214388.3%
202416013584.4%
202514512989.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makgofe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics504488.0%
Mathematical Literacy1109384.5%
Physical Sciences403382.5%
Life Sciences1138978.8%
Agricultural Sciences735271.2%
Accounting4747100.0%
Business Studies4747100.0%
Economics473983.0%
Geography11310290.3%
English First Additional Language160160100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn South district with Makgofe Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Makgofe Secondary School's 89%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Makgofe Secondary School's 89%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgofe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to Makgofe Secondary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,315; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Makgofe Secondary School's 89%).
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makgofe Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgofe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makgofe Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Makgofe Secondary School's 89%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Makgofe Secondary School's 89%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Makgofe Secondary School's 1,315; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgofe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makgofe Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgofe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makgofe Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgofe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Makgofe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Makgofe 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
905; Makgofe Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 166; Seshego
Telephone
015 233 5106
EMIS number
922220552

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgofe 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 Makgofe Secondary School directly, on 015 233 5106, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgofe Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Makgofe Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Makgofe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Makgofe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Makgofe Secondary School?
Makgofe Secondary School reported 1,315 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Makgofe Secondary School?
No. Makgofe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgofe Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgofe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.3% since 2023.
Is Makgofe Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgofe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgofe Secondary School?
You can call 015 233 5106. It is located at 905; Makgofe Village;.
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