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Makwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mohlarekomavillage, Nebo, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Makwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mohlarekomavillage, Nebo. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.7% pass rate.

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

Located in Mohlarekomavillage, Nebo, Makwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

654
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Makwe Secondary School entered 79 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023504488.0%
2024716185.9%
2025797493.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Makwe Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics373081.1%
Mathematical Literacy343397.1%
Physical Sciences2121100.0%
Life Sciences403690.0%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies312993.5%
Economics502652.0%
Geography545296.3%
English First Additional Language7171100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Makwe Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Makwe Secondary School's 93.7%.
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nebo

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

  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thabong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,308 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwe Secondary School, 1,272 compared with 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,187 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanamorulana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,116 learners against Makwe Secondary School's 654; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Makwe Secondary School's 93.7%).
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 Makwe Secondary School for 2027

Makwe Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
490 Mohlarekoma Village; Nebo;13;
Postal
P.o. Box 183; Nebo
Telephone
082 335 1813
EMIS number
924640996

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makwe 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 Makwe Secondary School directly, on 082 335 1813, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makwe 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 Makwe Secondary School the best school in Nebo?
On the numbers that are published, Makwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.7% is lower than KGAHLANAMORULANA's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nebo besides Makwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nebo, including Mannyetha.
How big are the classes at Makwe Secondary School?
Makwe Secondary School reported 654 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Makwe Secondary School?
No. Makwe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Makwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.7%, in 2025. That's up from 88% in 2023.
Is Makwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Makwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makwe Secondary School?
You can call 082 335 1813. It is located at 490 Mohlarekoma Village; Nebo;13;.
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