Edison Nesengani Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Edison Nesengani Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Edison Nesengani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tshinovillage, Vuwani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,461

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Edison Nesengani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 259 matric candidates from Edison Nesengani Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	283	259	91.5%
2024	180	174	96.7%
2025	259	217	83.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Edison Nesengani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	98	81	82.7%
Mathematical Literacy	53	53	100.0%
Physical Sciences	81	70	86.4%
Life Sciences	107	103	96.3%
Accounting	19	17	89.5%
Business Studies	19	19	100.0%
Economics	19	18	94.7%
Geography	126	126	100.0%
History	45	45	100.0%
English First Additional Language	180	180	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 1,461; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.
Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.
Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 1,461; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edison Nesengani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.
Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edison Nesengani Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.
Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edison Nesengani Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.

Vuwani

Kolokoshani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Edison Nesengani Secondary School, at 1,556 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.6% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%).
Tshivhazwaulu Primary School is a similar size to Edison Nesengani Secondary School, with 1,120 learners against 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edison Nesengani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Rasivhetshele Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 906 learners against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edison Nesengani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Mpheni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Edison Nesengani Secondary School, 837 compared with 1,461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edison Nesengani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
John Mutheiwana Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 782 learners against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 1,461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against Edison Nesengani Secondary School's 83.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Edison Nesengani Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Edison Nesengani Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Tshino Hanesesengani
Postal: P.o. Box 151; Vuwani
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 930321219

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Edison Nesengani 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 Edison Nesengani Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Edison Nesengani 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 Edison Nesengani Secondary School the best school in Vuwani?

On the numbers that are published, Edison Nesengani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.8% is lower than JOHN MUTHEIWANA's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Vuwani besides Edison Nesengani Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vuwani, including Kolokoshani.

How big are the classes at Edison Nesengani Secondary School?

Edison Nesengani Secondary School reported 1,461 learners and 42 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 Edison Nesengani Secondary School?

No. Edison Nesengani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Edison Nesengani Secondary School's matric results like?

Edison Nesengani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. That's down from 91.5% in 2023.

Is Edison Nesengani Secondary School a public or private school?

Edison Nesengani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Edison Nesengani Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Tshino Hanesesengani.