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Makoma Secondary School

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

Makoma Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kgapane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 61.2%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Makoma Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kgapane, Makoma Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

217
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Makoma Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 49 learners from Makoma Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 61.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023521630.8%
2024373389.2%
2025493061.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makoma Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161168.8%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences373389.2%
Agricultural Sciences373183.8%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Makoma Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Makoma Secondary School's 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Makoma Secondary School's 61.2%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makoma Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Makoma Secondary School's 61.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makoma Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 217; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Makoma Secondary School's 61.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Makoma Secondary School's 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Makoma Secondary School's 61.2%.

Kgapane

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

  • Senakwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,039 learners against Makoma Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matshwi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makoma Secondary School, 893 compared with 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tlhabeleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 571 learners against Makoma Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgolakaleleme Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makoma Secondary School, 470 compared with 217; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Makoma Secondary School's 61.2%.
  • Femane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 468 learners against Makoma Secondary School's 217; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makoma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Makoma Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Makoma 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga Kuranta Village
Postal
P/Bag X758; Ga-Kgapane
Telephone
99
EMIS number
918510330

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makoma 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 Makoma Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makoma 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 Makoma Secondary School the best school in Kgapane?
On the numbers that are published, Makoma Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.2% is lower than KGOLAKALELEME's 85.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kgapane besides Makoma Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kgapane, including Senakwe.
How big are the classes at Makoma Secondary School?
Makoma Secondary School reported 217 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Makoma Secondary School?
No. Makoma Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makoma Secondary School's matric results like?
Makoma Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.2%, in 2025. That's up from 30.8% in 2023.
Is Makoma Secondary School a public or private school?
Makoma Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makoma Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga Kuranta Village.
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