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Madaheni Combined School

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

Madaheni Combined School is a public combined school in Kutama. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.9%.

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

Located in Kutama, Madaheni Combined School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

545
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 19 learners from Madaheni Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 78.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023352674.3%
2024272177.8%
2025191578.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Madaheni Combined School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11545.5%
Mathematical Literacy1616100.0%
Physical Sciences11545.5%
Life Sciences271866.7%
Agricultural Sciences66100.0%
Geography211990.5%
History161487.5%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Madaheni Combined School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Madaheni Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Madaheni Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Madaheni Combined School, 2,202 compared with 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Madaheni Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Madaheni Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.

Kutama

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

  • Kutama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Madaheni Combined School's 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.4% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Maebani Primary School is a similar size to Madaheni Combined School, with 732 learners against 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Luvhivhini Secondary School is a similar size to Madaheni Combined School, with 693 learners against 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.8% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
  • Khogonyane Primary School is a similar size to Madaheni Combined School, with 635 learners against 545; is a public primary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshiungulela Secondary School is a similar size to Madaheni Combined School, with 574 learners against 545; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Madaheni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Madaheni Combined School's 78.9%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Madaheni Combined School for 2027

Madaheni Combined 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
Makhitha Village; Kutama Tribal ; Louis Trichard;
Postal
P.o. Box 2; Kutama940
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928331988

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Madaheni Combined 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 Madaheni Combined School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Madaheni Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Madaheni Combined School the best school in Kutama?
On the numbers that are published, Madaheni Combined School's matric pass rate of 78.9% 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 Madaheni Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kutama, including Kutama.
How big are the classes at Madaheni Combined School?
Madaheni Combined School reported 545 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Madaheni Combined School?
No. Madaheni Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Madaheni Combined School's matric results like?
Madaheni Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.9%, in 2025. That's up from 74.3% in 2023.
Is Madaheni Combined School a public or private school?
Madaheni Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Madaheni Combined School?
You can call 99. It is located at Makhitha Village; Kutama Tribal ; Louis Trichard;.
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