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Makhato Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nebo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Nebo, Makhato Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Makhato Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Makhato Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nebo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

343
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makhato Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Makhato Secondary School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403280.0%
2024313096.8%
2025363494.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makhato Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9666.7%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences9888.9%
Life Sciences312890.3%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Makhato Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 343; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Makhato Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 343; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nebo

Zooming into Nebo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makhato Secondary School.

  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thabong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,308 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Makhato Secondary School's 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,187 compared with 343; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhato Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanamorulana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makhato Secondary School, 1,116 compared with 343; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Makhato Secondary School's 94.4%).
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 Makhato Secondary School for 2027

Makhato Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vleischboom; Kutupu Village;
Postal
P/Bag X119; Nebo
Telephone
079 205 8277
EMIS number
924643131

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhato 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 Makhato Secondary School directly, on 079 205 8277, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhato 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 Makhato Secondary School the best school in Nebo?
On the numbers that are published, Makhato Secondary School's 94.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGAHLANAMORULANA at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Nebo besides Makhato Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nebo, including Mannyetha.
How big are the classes at Makhato Secondary School?
Makhato Secondary School reported 343 learners and 10 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 Makhato Secondary School?
No. Makhato Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makhato Secondary School's matric results like?
Makhato Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Makhato Secondary School a public or private school?
Makhato Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhato Secondary School?
You can call 079 205 8277. It is located at Vleischboom; Kutupu Village;.
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