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George Sonto Secondary School

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

In Malamulele, Malemulele, George Sonto Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92% pass rate.

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

George Sonto Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Malamulele, Malemulele. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,011
Learners
34
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

George Sonto 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

2023 2024 2025

George Sonto Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314610471.2%
202411711497.4%
202511210392.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics653960.0%
Mathematical Literacy5353100.0%
Physical Sciences555396.4%
Life Sciences10810597.2%
Agricultural Sciences535298.1%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics131292.3%
Geography10510499.0%
English First Additional Language117117100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with George Sonto Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; is a public combined school, a different phase than George Sonto Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%).
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Sonto Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than George Sonto Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.

Malamulele

Zooming into Malamulele, here are 5 other schools to compare against George Sonto Secondary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Sonto Secondary School, 2,047 compared with 1,011, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,699 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%).
  • Thambisa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.
  • Magangeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Sonto Secondary School, 1,502 compared with 1,011; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Sonto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against George Sonto Secondary School's 1,011; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.8% against George Sonto Secondary School's 92%.
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 George Sonto Secondary School for 2027

George Sonto Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mahonisi Village; Malamulele; Site 411;
Postal
P.o. Box 1317; Malamulele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
911360870

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Sonto 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 George Sonto Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Sonto 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 George Sonto Secondary School the best school in Malamulele?
On the numbers that are published, George Sonto Secondary School's 92% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of E.P.P. MHINGA at 91.8%.
How many other schools are there in Malamulele besides George Sonto Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at George Sonto Secondary School?
George Sonto Secondary School reported 1,011 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 George Sonto Secondary School?
No. George Sonto Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are George Sonto Secondary School's matric results like?
George Sonto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 71.2% in 2023.
Is George Sonto Secondary School a public or private school?
George Sonto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Sonto Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mahonisi Village; Malamulele; Site 411;.
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