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Pherehla-Maake Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.3%.

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Pherehla-Maake Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makhwibidungvillage, Shiluvane. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,341
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Pherehla-Maake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Pherehla-Maake Secondary School entered 186 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314612484.9%
202422718681.9%
202518615382.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pherehla-Maake Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1195747.9%
Mathematical Literacy1088679.6%
Physical Sciences443784.1%
Life Sciences1079487.9%
Agricultural Sciences746486.5%
Accounting161381.3%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics1207663.3%
Geography19616986.2%
History1089991.7%
English First Additional Language227227100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Pherehla-Maake Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 1,341; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is a similar size to Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, with 1,700 learners against 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, at 1,675 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.8% against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 82.3%).
  • Dududu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, at 1,567 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Shiluvane

Zooming into Shiluvane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School.

  • Ntwanano Primary School is a similar size to Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, with 982 learners against 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mmalahla Primary School teaches fewer learners than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School, 897 compared with 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Maale Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 831 learners against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maroboni Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 701 learners against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Gavaza Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 693 learners against Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pherehla-Maake Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Pherehla-Maake Secondary School for 2027

Pherehla-Maake Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
411 Makhubidune
Postal
P.o. Box 400; Shiluvane
Telephone
081 760 6619
EMIS number
915540348

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pherehla-Maake 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 Pherehla-Maake Secondary School directly, on 081 760 6619, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pherehla-Maake 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 Pherehla-Maake Secondary School the best school in Shiluvane?
Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 82.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Shiluvane besides Pherehla-Maake Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shiluvane, including Ntwanano.
How big are the classes at Pherehla-Maake Secondary School?
Pherehla-Maake Secondary School reported 1,341 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Pherehla-Maake Secondary School?
No. Pherehla-Maake Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's matric results like?
Pherehla-Maake Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 84.9% since 2023.
Is Pherehla-Maake Secondary School a public or private school?
Pherehla-Maake Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pherehla-Maake Secondary School?
You can call 081 760 6619. It is located at 411 Makhubidune.
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