Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Makhado, Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

835

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 160 learners from Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.3% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	157	111	70.7%
2024	156	117	75.0%
2025	160	130	81.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	86	46	53.5%
Mathematical Literacy	70	67	95.7%
Physical Sciences	76	50	65.8%
Life Sciences	124	90	72.6%
Accounting	10	9	90.0%
Business Studies	33	31	93.9%
Economics	23	12	52.2%
Geography	132	125	94.7%
History	70	60	85.7%
English First Additional Language	76	76	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.

Makhado

Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%.
Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 835; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.1% against Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's 81.3%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School for 2027

Because Makhado Comprehensive 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: Kingfisher Street
Postal: P.o.box 3284
Telephone: 015 518 1847
Website: mcss.yolasite.com
EMIS number: 993304301

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Makhado Comprehensive 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 Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School directly, on 015 518 1847, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Makhado Comprehensive 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 Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School the best school in Makhado?

On the numbers that are published, Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.3% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.

How big are the classes at Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School?

Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School reported 835 learners and 23 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 Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School?

Yes, Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's matric results like?

Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's up from 70.7% in 2023.

Is Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School a public or private school?

Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Makhado Comprehensive Secondary School?

You can call 015 518 1847. It is located at Kingfisher Street.