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Makhaka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bolobedy, Molototsi, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makhaka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bolobedy, Molototsi. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.1% pass rate.

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Makhaka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bolobedy, Molototsi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

406
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makhaka 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

Makhaka Secondary School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023523567.3%
2024413380.5%
2025363186.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makhaka Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy343191.2%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences412868.3%
Geography413482.9%
History322578.1%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Makhaka Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhaka Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makhaka Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhaka Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%.

Molototsi

Zooming into Molototsi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makhaka Secondary School.

  • Mokutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 738 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%.
  • Ramollo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhaka Secondary School, 736 compared with 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhaka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mmaba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 685 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against Makhaka Secondary School's 86.1%).
  • Lebaka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 667 learners against Makhaka Secondary School's 406; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhaka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Modisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhaka Secondary School, 600 compared with 406, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Makhaka Secondary School for 2027

Because Makhaka 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
Makgakgapatse; Village; Mamaila Area;
Postal
P.o. Box 5191; Molototsi
Telephone
074 742 2646
EMIS number
918521385

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhaka 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 Makhaka Secondary School directly, on 074 742 2646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhaka 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 Makhaka Secondary School the best school in Molototsi?
On the numbers that are published, Makhaka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.1% is lower than MMABA's 87.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Molototsi besides Makhaka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Molototsi, including Mokutu.
How big are the classes at Makhaka Secondary School?
Makhaka Secondary School reported 406 learners and 12 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 Makhaka Secondary School?
No. Makhaka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makhaka Secondary School's matric results like?
Makhaka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.1%, in 2025. That's up from 67.3% in 2023.
Is Makhaka Secondary School a public or private school?
Makhaka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhaka Secondary School?
You can call 074 742 2646. It is located at Makgakgapatse; Village; Mamaila Area;.
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