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Makwetle Secondary School

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

Welcome to Makwetle Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nebo. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

298
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Makwetle Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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 43 learners from Makwetle Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262388.5%
2024383797.4%
20254343100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

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

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Makwetle Secondary School's 100%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 298; is a public combined school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Nebo

Zooming into Nebo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Makwetle Secondary School.

  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thabong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,308 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kopanong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,272 learners against Makwetle Secondary School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bopanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,187 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Makwetle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kgahlanamorulana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Makwetle Secondary School, 1,116 compared with 298; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Makwetle Secondary School's 100%.
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 Makwetle Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Makwetle 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
Mathukuthela Village
Postal
P.o. Box 178; Nebo
Telephone
073 329 5465
EMIS number
924641005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Makwetle 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 Makwetle Secondary School directly, on 073 329 5465, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Makwetle 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 Makwetle Secondary School the best school in Nebo?
On the numbers that are published, Makwetle Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGAHLANAMORULANA at 93.9%.
How many other schools are there in Nebo besides Makwetle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nebo, including Mannyetha.
How big are the classes at Makwetle Secondary School?
Makwetle Secondary School reported 298 learners and 9 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 Makwetle Secondary School?
No. Makwetle Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Makwetle Secondary School's matric results like?
Makwetle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 88.5% in 2023.
Is Makwetle Secondary School a public or private school?
Makwetle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Makwetle Secondary School?
You can call 073 329 5465. It is located at Mathukuthela Village.
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