Combined Private School No Fee

Mafadi Combined School

Burgersfort, Limpopo

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Learners (2025)
327
Educators (2025)
21
Learner : Educator
15.6:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
69.2%
About this school

Overview

Mafadi is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Burgersfort, Limpopo, South Africa. It currently enrols 327 learners and is staffed by 21 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 16:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school. It falls within the Sekhukhune East education district and achieved a moderate 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 69.2% (9 of 13 candidates).

EMIS
996604200
Phase
Combined
Sector
Independent
Quintile
N/A
Learners (2025)
327
Province
Limpopo
National Senior Certificate

Mafadi Combined School Matric Performance

Mafadi's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 63.2% in 2023 to 69.2% in 2025 (13 candidates writing in 2025).

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 13 9 69.2%
2024 30 23 76.7%
2023 38 24 63.2%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: MAFADI ACADEMY (7092191).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

Mafadi offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 69.2%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 15.4%. 4 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate. 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 13 2
15.4%
Physical Sciences 10 6
60.0%
Life Sciences 11 9
81.8%
English (FAL) 13 13
100.0%
Accounting 3 3
100.0%
Business Studies 2 2
100.0%
Economics 3 3
100.0%
Geography 10 7
70.0%
Mathematics 15.4%
13 wrote · 2 achieved
Physical Sciences 60.0%
10 wrote · 6 achieved
Life Sciences 81.8%
11 wrote · 9 achieved
English (FAL) 100.0%
13 wrote · 13 achieved
Accounting 100.0%
3 wrote · 3 achieved
Business Studies 100.0%
2 wrote · 2 achieved
Economics 100.0%
3 wrote · 3 achieved
Geography 70.0%
10 wrote · 7 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 78 other combined schools in Burgersfort.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
69.2%
Mafadi Combined School
86.3%
Area average
Ranks 59th of 68
Mafadi Combined School
Area average

Mafadi Combined School's 2025 pass rate is 17.1 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
15.6:1
vs 30.1:1 area average
Ranks 8th of 79
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No Fee
Indicative 2027 fee
R20,000 – R250,000+ per year (typical range)

Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from Mafadi directly.

Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Mafadi for 2027?

Mafadi is a no-fee public combined school (Grades R–12) in Burgersfort, Limpopo, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 327 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 013 214 9093.

Is Mafadi a no-fee school?

Mafadi is classified no-fee and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Burgersfort, Limpopo. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Mafadi and what does it mean for fees?

As an independent (private) school in the Sekhukhune East district, Mafadi is not assigned a government quintile. Its fee structure is set by the school's governing body and reflects the facilities, curriculum and programmes offered in Burgersfort, Limpopo.

Admissions

How to apply

To enrol your child at Mafadi, families in Limpopo apply directly at the Mafadi school office. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Sekhukhune East education district is summarised below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Mafadi

    Call 013 214 9093 to confirm whether Mafadi has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Ga-Mathipa Village, Driekop or download it from the Limpopo Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Mafadi during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Mafadi is a no-fee school, so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Mafadi. If declined, you may appeal at the Sekhukhune East district office under the Limpopo Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
  • Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Mafadi for the next school year?

Mafadi processes applications at the school office. In Limpopo, applications are completed at the school and processed via the circuit office. Reach the school directly via phone 013 214 9093 to confirm openings in the Sekhukhune East district.

What documents do I need to apply at Mafadi?

When applying to Mafadi, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Mafadi depending on the grade; confirm via phone 013 214 9093.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Ga-Mathipa Village, Driekop
Postal address
P.O. Box 206, Driekop, 1129
Telephone
013 214 9093
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
996604200
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse
District municipality
Sekhukhune District Municipality
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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