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Mopane Combined School

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

Mopane Combined School is a public combined school in Makhado. Its most recent matric class posted a 91% pass rate.

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

Located in Makhado, Mopane Combined School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

488
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mopane Combined School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023676597.0%
2024767598.7%
2025676191.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mopane Combined School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3535100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences282692.9%
Life Sciences4848100.0%
Agricultural Sciences585594.8%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies2828100.0%
Economics484695.8%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mopane Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mopane Combined School, 2,202 compared with 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Mopane Combined School's 91%).
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Mopane Combined School's 91%).
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Mopane Combined School's 488; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mopane Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Mopane Combined School's 91%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mopane Combined School for 2027

Because Mopane Combined 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
Mopane
Postal
P.o. Box 14; Mopane
Telephone
087 820 0367
EMIS number
902331711

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mopane Combined 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 Mopane Combined School directly, on 087 820 0367, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mopane Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Mopane Combined School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Mopane Combined School's 91% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIVHASE at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Mopane Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mopane Combined School?
Mopane Combined School reported 488 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Mopane Combined School?
No. Mopane Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mopane Combined School's matric results like?
Mopane Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. That's down from 97% in 2023.
Is Mopane Combined School a public or private school?
Mopane Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mopane Combined School?
You can call 087 820 0367. It is located at Mopane.
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