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Makopi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Driekop, Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Makopi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Driekop, Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 98.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Makopi Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Makopi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Driekop, Burgersfort. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

994
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makopi 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 113 learners from Makopi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023988283.7%
2024898696.6%
202511311198.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Makopi Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453986.7%
Mathematical Literacy444193.2%
Physical Sciences343397.1%
Life Sciences726691.7%
Agricultural Sciences333297.0%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies171694.1%
Economics1717100.0%
Geography302996.7%
English First Additional Language8989100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Makopi Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Makopi Secondary School's 994; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makopi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 994; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makopi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Makopi Secondary School's 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makopi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Makopi Secondary School's 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%).

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makopi Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 994; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 994; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makopi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Makopi Secondary School's 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makopi Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 994; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Makopi Secondary School's 98.2%.
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 Makopi Secondary School for 2027

Because Makopi 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
Foresthill; Ga-Kgwete; Nareng Thokwane;
Postal
P.o. Box 97; Driekop1129
Telephone
082 508 2419
EMIS number
925631091

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makopi 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 Makopi Secondary School directly, on 082 508 2419, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makopi 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 Makopi Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Makopi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.2% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Makopi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Makopi Secondary School?
Makopi Secondary School reported 994 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Makopi Secondary School?
No. Makopi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makopi Secondary School's matric results like?
Makopi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 83.7% in 2023.
Is Makopi Secondary School a public or private school?
Makopi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makopi Secondary School?
You can call 082 508 2419. It is located at Foresthill; Ga-Kgwete; Nareng Thokwane;.
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