Public secondary school · Phalaborwa, Namakgale, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Makikela Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Phalaborwa, Namakgale, Makikela Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 36 learners from Makikela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| 2024 | 50 | 46 | 92.0% |
| 2025 | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Makikela Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 15 | 78.9% |
| Life Sciences | 42 | 37 | 88.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 42 | 36 | 85.7% |
| Accounting | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Makikela Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Makikela Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.