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France Sombhani Secondary School

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

France Sombhani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Malamulele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 76.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of France Sombhani Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Malamulele, France Sombhani Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

290
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, France Sombhani Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 47 learners from France Sombhani Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 76.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023463473.9%
2024534788.7%
2025473676.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, France Sombhani Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232191.3%
Mathematical Literacy302893.3%
Physical Sciences282175.0%
Life Sciences534381.1%
Economics252392.0%
Geography373697.3%
History161381.3%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with France Sombhani Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 290; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 290; is a public combined school, a different phase than France Sombhani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against France Sombhani Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against France Sombhani Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.

Malamulele

And within Malamulele itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,047 learners against France Sombhani Secondary School's 290, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 1,699 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Thambisa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 1,563 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
  • Magangeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,502 learners against France Sombhani Secondary School's 290; is a public primary school, a different phase than France Sombhani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than France Sombhani Secondary School, 1,467 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.8% against France Sombhani Secondary School's 76.6%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to France Sombhani Secondary School for 2027

Because France Sombhani 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
Muswani Village
Postal
P.o. Box 2522; Malamulele
Telephone
073 716 7055
EMIS number
911361484

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at France Sombhani 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 France Sombhani Secondary School directly, on 073 716 7055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to France Sombhani Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is France Sombhani Secondary School the best school in Malamulele?
On the numbers that are published, France Sombhani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.6% is lower than E.P.P. MHINGA's 91.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Malamulele besides France Sombhani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at France Sombhani Secondary School?
France Sombhani Secondary School reported 290 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 France Sombhani Secondary School?
No. France Sombhani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are France Sombhani Secondary School's matric results like?
France Sombhani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.9% since 2023.
Is France Sombhani Secondary School a public or private school?
France Sombhani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact France Sombhani Secondary School?
You can call 073 716 7055. It is located at Muswani Village.
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