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Makhutjisha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Naboomspruit, Naboomspruit, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Makhutjisha Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Naboomspruit. Its most recent matric class posted a 77% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Makhutjisha Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Naboomspruit, Makhutjisha Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,670
Learners
45
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Makhutjisha Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Makhutjisha Secondary School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317114886.5%
202420418188.7%
202519615177.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makhutjisha Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261869.2%
Mathematical Literacy15812881.0%
Physical Sciences241979.2%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Agricultural Sciences242395.8%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies212095.2%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography14712987.8%
History12410080.6%
English First Additional Language204204100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Makhutjisha Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is a similar size to Makhutjisha Secondary School, with 2,114 learners against 1,670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Makhutjisha Secondary School's 77%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is a similar size to Makhutjisha Secondary School, with 1,674 learners against 1,670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is a similar size to Makhutjisha Secondary School, with 1,620 learners against 1,670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Makhutjisha Secondary School's 77%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is a similar size to Makhutjisha Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hector Peterson Primary School is a similar size to Makhutjisha Secondary School, with 1,519 learners against 1,670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Naboomspruit

And within Naboomspruit itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dikubu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makhutjisha Secondary School, at 1,399 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.b. Matlaila Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Makhutjisha Secondary School, at 1,245 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mookgophong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Makhutjisha Secondary School, 858 compared with 1,670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Eugene N. Marais teaches fewer learners than Makhutjisha Secondary School, 605 compared with 1,670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makhutjisha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Mokhari Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Makhutjisha Secondary School, 567 compared with 1,670; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.7% against Makhutjisha Secondary School's 77%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. 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 Makhutjisha Secondary School for 2027

Because Makhutjisha 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
506 Mookgopong; Naboomspruit;
Postal
Box 7570; Naboomspruit
Telephone
014 743 2209
EMIS number
906121877

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makhutjisha 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 Makhutjisha Secondary School directly, on 014 743 2209, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makhutjisha 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 Makhutjisha Secondary School the best school in Naboomspruit?
On the numbers that are published, Makhutjisha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77% is lower than MOKHARI's 83.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Naboomspruit besides Makhutjisha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Naboomspruit, including Dikubu.
How big are the classes at Makhutjisha Secondary School?
Makhutjisha Secondary School reported 1,670 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Makhutjisha Secondary School?
No. Makhutjisha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makhutjisha Secondary School's matric results like?
Makhutjisha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77%, in 2025. That's down from 86.5% in 2023.
Is Makhutjisha Secondary School a public or private school?
Makhutjisha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makhutjisha Secondary School?
You can call 014 743 2209. It is located at 506 Mookgopong; Naboomspruit;.
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