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Makupula Secondary School
Kaya Mandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Makupula Secondary School is a public high school in Kaya Mandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 034 learners and 30 educators, about 34.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 89.4% of its 151 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.4% of the school's 151 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 | 116 | 85.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 205 | 188 | 91.7% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 151 | 135 | 89.4% | 88.2% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 034 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 109324167 |
| Exam centre number | 1007730 |
Address and location
| Street address | P O Box 993 Stellenbosch 7599 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Makupula Street Kayamandi Stellenbosch 7600 |
| Suburb / area | Kaya Mandi |
| Town | Stellenbosch |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 10 |
| Municipality | Stellenbosch |
| Ward | 10204014 |
| Former department | Wce |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Makupula Secondary School
Is Makupula Secondary School a public or private school?
Makupula Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Makupula Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Makupula Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.4% of its 151 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.9%, 2024 91.7%.
How many learners are at Makupula Secondary School?
1 034 learners and 30 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 23 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Makupula Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 109324167. Its exam centre number is 1007730.
Where is Makupula Secondary School?
P O Box 993 Stellenbosch 7599. It is in Kaya Mandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 889 7159.
Schools near Makupula Secondary School
Ikaya Primary School
Kaya Mandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 507 m
Kayamandi Secondary School
Kaya Mandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 648 m
80.0% matric 2025Cloetesville Primêre Skool
Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 661 m
Cloetesville Hoërskool
Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 714 m
80.6% matric 2025Kayamandi Primary School
Plankenbrug, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 736 m
Dorothea Spesiale Skool
Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 1.1 km
A.F. Louw Laerskool
La Colline, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 1.3 km
Rietenbosch Primêre Skool
Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.