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Adolf Mhinga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Josefavillage, Saselemane, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Josefavillage, Saselemane. Its most recent matric class posted a 69% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Adolf Mhinga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Josefavillage, Saselemane. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,023
Learners
29
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Adolf Mhinga Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Adolf Mhinga Secondary School entered 100 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023715983.1%
2024906370.0%
20251006969.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Adolf Mhinga Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.9% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18738.9%
Mathematical Literacy745675.7%
Physical Sciences331339.4%
Life Sciences342779.4%
Agricultural Sciences725981.9%
Accounting20630.0%
Business Studies201365.0%
Economics19631.6%
Geography383284.2%
History383797.4%
English First Additional Language929198.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Adolf Mhinga Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 1,023; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 1,023; is a public combined school, a different phase than Adolf Mhinga Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.

Saselemane

Zooming into Saselemane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School.

  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Basopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,576 learners against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Nwanati Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, at 1,345 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 51.5% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Shikundu Secondary School is a similar size to Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, with 1,180 learners against 1,023; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's 69%.
  • Vongani Primary School is a similar size to Adolf Mhinga Secondary School, with 1,073 learners against 1,023; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adolf Mhinga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Adolf Mhinga Secondary School for 2027

Because Adolf Mhinga Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Josepha Village; Mhinga Tribal
Postal
P.o. Box 229; Saselamani
Telephone
015 853 0110
EMIS number
911360948
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Adolf Mhinga Secondary School directly, on 015 853 0110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Adolf Mhinga Secondary School the best school in Saselemane?
On the numbers that are published, Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69% is lower than JIM CHAVANI's 94.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Saselemane besides Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Saselemane, including Jim Chavani.
How big are the classes at Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
Adolf Mhinga Secondary School reported 1,023 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
No. Adolf Mhinga Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's matric results like?
Adolf Mhinga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69%, in 2025. That's down from 83.1% in 2023.
Is Adolf Mhinga Secondary School a public or private school?
Adolf Mhinga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Adolf Mhinga Secondary School?
You can call 015 853 0110. It is located at Josepha Village; Mhinga Tribal.
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