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Kutama Secondary School

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

Kutama Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kutama. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.4%.

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

Located in Kutama, Kutama Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

879
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kutama Secondary School entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231139785.8%
202415411474.0%
202517514683.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kutama Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics945558.5%
Mathematical Literacy615691.8%
Physical Sciences926772.8%
Life Sciences1298868.2%
Agricultural Sciences493469.4%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics8675.0%
Geography867587.2%
History161593.8%
English First Additional Language154154100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kutama Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.

Kutama

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

  • Maebani Primary School is a similar size to Kutama Secondary School, with 732 learners against 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kutama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Luvhivhini Secondary School is a similar size to Kutama Secondary School, with 693 learners against 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Khogonyane Primary School is a similar size to Kutama Secondary School, with 635 learners against 879; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kutama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshiungulela Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 574 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Madaheni Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 545 learners against Kutama Secondary School's 879; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kutama Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Kutama Secondary School's 83.4%.
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 Kutama Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Kutama 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
Muduluni; Site Number 621 Kutama;
Postal
Box 426 Kutama;
Telephone
015 505 2540
EMIS number
928332301

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kutama 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 Kutama Secondary School directly, on 015 505 2540, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kutama 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 Kutama Secondary School the best school in Kutama?
On the numbers that are published, Kutama Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.4% is lower than TSHIUNGULELA's 96.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kutama besides Kutama Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kutama, including Maebani.
How big are the classes at Kutama Secondary School?
Kutama Secondary School reported 879 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Kutama Secondary School?
No. Kutama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kutama Secondary School's matric results like?
Kutama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.8% since 2023.
Is Kutama Secondary School a public or private school?
Kutama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kutama Secondary School?
You can call 015 505 2540. It is located at Muduluni; Site Number 621 Kutama;.
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