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Khwara Secondary School

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

Khwara Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mashau. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Located in Mashau, Khwara Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

500
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Khwara Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 67 matric candidates from Khwara Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20236363100.0%
20245555100.0%
20256767100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences1515100.0%
Life Sciences5555100.0%
Geography5555100.0%
History4040100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Khwara Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Khwara Secondary School's 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Khwara Secondary School's 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwara Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Khwara Secondary School's 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Khwara Secondary School's 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.

Mashau

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

  • Vhafamadi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khwara Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 500; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Khwara Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mphagane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 703 learners against Khwara Secondary School's 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mariadze Primary School is a similar size to Khwara Secondary School, with 544 learners against 500; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Frank Mukhaswakule Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khwara Secondary School, at 495 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mashau Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khwara Secondary School, at 471 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khwara Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Khwara Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Khwara 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
Hamashau Doli
Postal
P.o. Box 347; Mashau
Telephone
015 976 2065
EMIS number
930321608

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khwara 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 Khwara Secondary School directly, on 015 976 2065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khwara 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 Khwara Secondary School the best school in Mashau?
On the numbers that are published, Khwara Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VHAFAMADI at 94.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mashau besides Khwara Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashau, including Vhafamadi.
How big are the classes at Khwara Secondary School?
Khwara Secondary School reported 500 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Khwara Secondary School?
No. Khwara Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khwara Secondary School's matric results like?
Khwara Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Khwara Secondary School a public or private school?
Khwara Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khwara Secondary School?
You can call 015 976 2065. It is located at Hamashau Doli.
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