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Mahadikana
Raditshaba, Limpopo
Mahadikana is a public high school in Raditshaba, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 334 learners and 12 educators, about 27.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 80.8% of its 26 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.8% of the school's 26 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 31 | 28 | 90.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 39 | 32 | 82.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 26 | 21 | 80.8% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 334 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 27.8 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 920210531 |
| Exam centre number | 7043206 |
Address and location
| Street address | 311 Grootpan Vill;kibi Tribal Authority; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 121; Raditshaba |
| Town | Raditshaba |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn North |
| Municipality | Blouberg |
| Ward | 93501017 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Mahadikana
Is Mahadikana a public or private school?
Mahadikana is a public high school.
Does Mahadikana charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Mahadikana's matric pass rate?
80.8% of its 26 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 90.3%, 2024 82.1%.
How many learners are at Mahadikana?
334 learners and 12 educators (about 27.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Mahadikana?
Its EMIS number is 920210531. Its exam centre number is 7043206.
Where is Mahadikana?
311 Grootpan Vill;kibi Tribal Authority;. It is in Raditshaba, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. Phone 072 664 8827.
Schools near Mahadikana
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.