Makata High School
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela
About Makata High School
In the not specified area of Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, Makata High School operates as a public secondary school within the Bohlabela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 446 learners with a teaching staff of 15, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Makata High School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Makata High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Makata High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Makata High School reported a total enrollment of 446 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Makata High School is situated in Acornhoek (Arconhoek), within the Mpumalanga province. The school falls under the Bohlabela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality, under the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X 411 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360.
Curriculum & Academics
Makata High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Makata High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stand No.10068, Craigieburn B Trust, Acornhoek, 1360
Acornhoek, Mpumalanga
Postal
Private Bag X 411 Acornhoek Acornhoek 1360
Phone
+27 71 224 0204Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
800034892
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.