Public secondary school · Makhado, Vhulaudzi, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Mathede Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Mathede Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Makhado, Vhulaudzi. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Mathede Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 28 | 87.5% |
| 2024 | 41 | 33 | 80.5% |
| 2025 | 43 | 39 | 90.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Mathede Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| Life Sciences | 24 | 16 | 66.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| Accounting | 17 | 13 | 76.5% |
| Business Studies | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Mathede 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.
Because Mathede 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.