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Marimane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Marimane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.7%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Marimane Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

938
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Marimane 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 128 learners from Marimane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 86.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023966971.9%
20241129181.3%
202512811186.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Marimane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392564.1%
Mathematical Literacy736386.3%
Physical Sciences383078.9%
Life Sciences856981.2%
Agricultural Sciences474289.4%
Accounting281864.3%
Business Studies272488.9%
Economics271866.7%
Geography847386.9%
English First Additional Language112112100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Marimane Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Marimane Secondary School's 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Marimane Secondary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 2,091 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Marimane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 1,521 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.6% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%).
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Marimane Secondary School, 1,458 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Marimane Secondary School's 86.7%.
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 Marimane Secondary School for 2027

Because Marimane 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
Mbokota Village
Postal
P.o. Box 1023; Elim Hospital
Telephone
076 922 9791
EMIS number
912520207

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Marimane 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 Marimane Secondary School directly, on 076 922 9791, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Marimane 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 Marimane Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Marimane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Marimane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Marimane Secondary School?
Marimane Secondary School reported 938 learners and 28 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 Marimane Secondary School?
No. Marimane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Marimane Secondary School's matric results like?
Marimane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. That's up from 71.9% in 2023.
Is Marimane Secondary School a public or private school?
Marimane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Marimane Secondary School?
You can call 076 922 9791. It is located at Mbokota Village.
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