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Maputle Secondary School

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

In Burgersfort, Maputle Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 98.4% pass rate.

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

Maputle Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,477
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maputle 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

Maputle Secondary School entered 123 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313112293.1%
202411110695.5%
202512312198.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maputle Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics514486.3%
Mathematical Literacy605998.3%
Physical Sciences433479.1%
Life Sciences888697.7%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies242395.8%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography888697.7%
English First Additional Language111111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Maputle Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Maputle Secondary School's 1,477; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maputle Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • St Thomas College sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 2,042 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maputle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,571 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maputle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%).

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 2,042 learners; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maputle Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to Maputle Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,477; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maputle Secondary School, at 1,483 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Maputle Secondary School's 98.4%.
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 Maputle Secondary School for 2027

Because Maputle 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
Mooihoek; Ga-Maroga; Driekop;
Postal
P.o. Box 1385; Burgersfort1150
Telephone
013 214 7331
EMIS number
925630449

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maputle 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 Maputle Secondary School directly, on 013 214 7331, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maputle 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 Maputle Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Maputle Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.4% 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 Maputle Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Maputle Secondary School?
Maputle Secondary School reported 1,477 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Maputle Secondary School?
No. Maputle Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maputle Secondary School's matric results like?
Maputle Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. That's up from 93.1% in 2023.
Is Maputle Secondary School a public or private school?
Maputle Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maputle Secondary School?
You can call 013 214 7331. It is located at Mooihoek; Ga-Maroga; Driekop;.
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