Public secondary school · Gawally, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Makobo Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Makobo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gawally, Tzaneen. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Makobo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 50 | 41 | 82.0% |
| 2025 | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Makobo Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 17 | 53.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 20 | 64.5% |
| Life Sciences | 30 | 28 | 93.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Geography | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| History | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Makobo 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.
As a public school, Makobo 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.