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Maphokwane Secondary School

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

In Namakgale, Maphokwane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Maphokwane Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maphokwane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Namakgale. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,476
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maphokwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 164 matric candidates from Maphokwane Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315814289.9%
202423520286.0%
202516415997.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maphokwane Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics814150.6%
Mathematical Literacy15414694.8%
Physical Sciences815770.4%
Life Sciences817592.6%
Agricultural Sciences1127466.1%
Accounting554887.3%
Business Studies5555100.0%
Economics555396.4%
Geography686088.2%
History999494.9%
English First Additional Language235235100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Maphokwane Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Maphokwane Secondary School's 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphokwane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 2,021 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Majeje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 1,937 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%).
  • Motloboni Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 1,855 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maphokwane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is a similar size to Maphokwane Secondary School, with 1,829 learners against 1,476; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.

Namakgale

Zooming into Namakgale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maphokwane Secondary School.

  • Relebogile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 1,693 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Lebeko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 1,180 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Lepato M. Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maphokwane Secondary School, at 1,171 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Maphokwane Secondary School's 97%.
  • Ninakhulu Primary School is a similar size to Maphokwane Secondary School, with 1,135 learners against 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphokwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Rethabile Primary School teaches fewer learners than Maphokwane Secondary School, 1,018 compared with 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphokwane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maphokwane Secondary School for 2027

Because Maphokwane 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
Masemaneng 52; Mashishimale R2;
Postal
P.o. Box 7224; Namakgale
Telephone
99
EMIS number
913420307

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphokwane 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 Maphokwane Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphokwane 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 Maphokwane Secondary School the best school in Namakgale?
On the numbers that are published, Maphokwane Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RELEBOGILE at 87.8%.
How many other schools are there in Namakgale besides Maphokwane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Namakgale, including Relebogile.
How big are the classes at Maphokwane Secondary School?
Maphokwane Secondary School reported 1,476 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Maphokwane Secondary School?
No. Maphokwane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maphokwane Secondary School's matric results like?
Maphokwane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 89.9% in 2023.
Is Maphokwane Secondary School a public or private school?
Maphokwane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphokwane Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Masemaneng 52; Mashishimale R2;.
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