Public secondary school · Kromhoek, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mathipa Makgato Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Kromhoek, Mathipa Makgato Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.
Mathipa Makgato Secondary School entered 71 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 54.9% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 35 | 67.3% |
| 2024 | 73 | 36 | 49.3% |
| 2025 | 71 | 39 | 54.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mathipa Makgato Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 14 | 51.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 46 | 21 | 45.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | 13 | 48.1% |
| Life Sciences | 32 | 27 | 84.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 60 | 36 | 60.0% |
| Accounting | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Business Studies | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Economics | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| Geography | 41 | 26 | 63.4% |
| History | 32 | 17 | 53.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 73 | 73 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mathipa Makgato Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Mathipa Makgato Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.