Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Nkowankowa, Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,252

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School entered 211 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	194	146	75.3%
2024	184	158	85.9%
2025	211	185	87.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	51	36	70.6%
Mathematical Literacy	87	86	98.9%
Physical Sciences	44	37	84.1%
Life Sciences	50	46	92.0%
Accounting	28	19	67.9%
Business Studies	50	35	70.0%
Economics	88	61	69.3%
Geography	88	83	94.3%
English First Additional Language	184	184	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's 87.7%.
W.m. Kgatla Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, at 1,700 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School is a similar size to Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, with 1,675 learners against 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's 87.7%.
Burghersdorp Secondary School is a similar size to Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,252; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's 87.7%.
Dududu Primary School is a similar size to Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Nkowankowa

Dududu Primary School is a similar size to Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
D.z.j. Mtebule Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, at 1,397 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's 87.7%.
Masungulo-2 Primary School teaches fewer learners than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School, 424 compared with 1,252; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hudson Ntsanwisi 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: Nkowankowa 1470 A;Richindzele Street
Postal: P/Bag X 1438; Letaba
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 915530105

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Frequently asked questions

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

How do you apply to Hudson Ntsanwisi 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 Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School the best school in Nkowankowa?

On the numbers that are published, Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.7% is lower than D.Z.J. MTEBULE's 94.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Nkowankowa besides Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Nkowankowa, including Dududu.

How big are the classes at Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School?

Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School reported 1,252 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School?

No. Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's matric results like?

Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's up from 75.3% in 2023.

Is Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Hudson Ntsanwisi Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Nkowankowa 1470 A;Richindzele Street.