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Maphutha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Maphutha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 84.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Polokwane, Maphutha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

408
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 53 matric candidates from Maphutha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023563562.5%
2024603558.3%
2025534584.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Maphutha Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Maphutha Secondary School's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 408; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Maphutha Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maphutha Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maphutha Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maphutha Secondary School for 2027

Maphutha 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
Indermark; Block C;
Postal
P.o. Box 620; Indermark
Telephone
072 190 2962
EMIS number
904210821

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School directly, on 072 190 2962, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maphutha 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 Maphutha Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Maphutha Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.9% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Maphutha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Maphutha Secondary School?
Maphutha Secondary School reported 408 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Maphutha Secondary School?
No. Maphutha Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maphutha Secondary School's matric results like?
Maphutha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.9%, in 2025. That's up from 62.5% in 2023.
Is Maphutha Secondary School a public or private school?
Maphutha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maphutha Secondary School?
You can call 072 190 2962. It is located at Indermark; Block C;.
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