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Makgwale Secondary School

Public secondary school · Ma, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makgwale Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Ma, Burgersfort. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.9% pass rate.

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Makgwale Secondary School is a public secondary school in Ma, Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

585
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makgwale 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 32 matric candidates from Makgwale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444295.5%
2024443988.6%
2025323196.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makgwale Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281864.3%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences281864.3%
Life Sciences444397.7%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Geography4444100.0%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Makgwale Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Makgwale Secondary School's 585; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makgwale Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%).
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 585; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgwale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Makgwale Secondary School's 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgwale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Makgwale Secondary School's 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makgwale Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 585; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 585; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makgwale Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Makgwale Secondary School's 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makgwale Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 585; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Makgwale Secondary School's 96.9%.
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 Makgwale Secondary School for 2027

Because Makgwale Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga-Magolego Maseven
Postal
Po Box 1243 Sekhukhune;
Telephone
071 325 0836
EMIS number
925660457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makgwale 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 Makgwale Secondary School directly, on 071 325 0836, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makgwale 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 Makgwale Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Makgwale Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.9% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Makgwale Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Makgwale Secondary School?
Makgwale Secondary School reported 585 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Makgwale Secondary School?
No. Makgwale Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makgwale Secondary School's matric results like?
Makgwale Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.5% since 2023.
Is Makgwale Secondary School a public or private school?
Makgwale Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makgwale Secondary School?
You can call 071 325 0836. It is located at Ga-Magolego Maseven.
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