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Frank Mahatlani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Hlanganani, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Frank Mahatlani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hlanganani, Elim. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.2% pass rate.

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

Located in Hlanganani, Elim, Frank Mahatlani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

317
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Frank Mahatlani Secondary School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.2% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393589.7%
2024393282.1%
2025444193.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Frank Mahatlani Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191263.2%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences17952.9%
Life Sciences393897.4%
Agricultural Sciences222195.5%
Geography393692.3%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Frank Mahatlani Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%).
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%.

Elim

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

  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%).
  • Muthuhadini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School, 1,737 compared with 317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 317; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 64.7% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Djunane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School, 946 compared with 317; is a public primary school, a different phase than Frank Mahatlani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre is noticeably bigger, teaching 918 learners against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 317; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's 93.2%.
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 Frank Mahatlani Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Frank Mahatlani 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
Mahatlani Village
Postal
P.o. Box 318; Elim Hospital
Telephone
082 666 1909
EMIS number
912520153

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Frank Mahatlani 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 Frank Mahatlani Secondary School directly, on 082 666 1909, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Frank Mahatlani 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 Frank Mahatlani Secondary School the best school in Elim?
On the numbers that are published, Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.2% is lower than MUTHUHADINI's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elim besides Frank Mahatlani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Elim.
How big are the classes at Frank Mahatlani Secondary School?
Frank Mahatlani Secondary School reported 317 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Frank Mahatlani Secondary School?
No. Frank Mahatlani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's matric results like?
Frank Mahatlani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 89.7% in 2023.
Is Frank Mahatlani Secondary School a public or private school?
Frank Mahatlani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Frank Mahatlani Secondary School?
You can call 082 666 1909. It is located at Mahatlani Village.
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