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Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School

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

In Fondwe, Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.1% pass rate.

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

Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Fondwe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

196
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 47 learners from Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023502550.0%
2024421535.7%
2025473268.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.7%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics23521.7%
Mathematical Literacy201365.0%
Physical Sciences23834.8%
Life Sciences422047.6%
Agricultural Sciences232191.3%
Geography20840.0%
History20945.0%
English First Additional Language434297.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Vhembe West district

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.

Fondwe

  • Phiriphiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 976 learners against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 196; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 68.1%.
  • Fondwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 896 learners against Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bono Christian Learning Centre is a similar size to Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, with 192 learners against 196, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Adzimmbambi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 133 compared with 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzumbuluwani Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School, 124 compared with 196; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Jack Lavhengwa 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
Khalavha Village
Postal
P/Bag 540;Fondwe970
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930330398

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jack Lavhengwa 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 Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jack Lavhengwa 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 Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School the best school in Fondwe?
On the numbers that are published, Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.1% is lower than PHIRIPHIRI's 93.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Fondwe besides Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Fondwe, including Phiriphiri.
How big are the classes at Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School?
Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School reported 196 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School?
No. Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.1%, in 2025. That's up from 50% in 2023.
Is Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jack Lavhengwa Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Khalavha Village.
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