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Makata High School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Makata High School is a public high school in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 446 learners and 15 educators, about 29.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 47 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 47 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 30 | 51.7% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 84 | 62 | 73.8% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% | 86.4% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 446 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 29.7 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 109 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800034892 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 411 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360 |
| Suburb / area | Arconhoek |
| Town | Acornhoek |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Bohlabela |
| Municipality | Bushbuckridge Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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 Makata High School
Is Makata High School a public or private school?
Makata High School is a public high school.
Does Makata High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Makata High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 47 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 51.7%, 2024 73.8%.
How many learners are at Makata High School?
446 learners and 15 educators (about 29.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 109 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Makata High School?
Its EMIS number is 800034892.
Where is Makata High School?
Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360. It is in Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, in the Bohlabela education district. Phone 071 224 0204.
Schools near Makata High School
Mokgomana Lower & Higher Primary School
Athurseat, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.2 km
Maoloshe Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 1.7 km
Keledi Senior Secondary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.5 km
94.3% matric 2025Phatsedi Lower and Higher Primary School
Athurseat, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Motlamogale Lower and Higher Primary School
Arconhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 2.8 km
Mapateletse Primary School
Ga-Josefa, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 3.2 km
Lethipele Senior Secondary School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
75.0% matric 2025Matlushe Primary School
Matlushe School, Arconhoek, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.