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Mahlori Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mahlori Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Hlanganami, Vongani. Its last matric group achieved a 82.9% pass rate.

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Mahlori Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hlanganami, Vongani. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

275
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahlori Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mahlori Secondary School entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201785.0%
2024261661.5%
2025352982.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahlori Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 96.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8450.0%
Mathematical Literacy181583.3%
Physical Sciences6466.7%
Life Sciences261557.7%
Geography261973.1%
History201155.0%
English First Additional Language262596.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Mahlori Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mahlori Secondary School's 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.

Vongani

Zooming into Vongani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahlori Secondary School.

  • Tiyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,016 learners against Mahlori Secondary School's 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%).
  • Msengi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 901 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.2% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Kulani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 795 compared with 275; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlori Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Marhorhwani-Malali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahlori Secondary School, 657 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Mahlori Secondary School's 82.9%.
  • Rivoningo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 560 learners against Mahlori Secondary School's 275; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahlori Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mahlori Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mahlori 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
Tiyani Village; Vongani;930;
Postal
P.o. Box 680; Vongani
Telephone
082 661 6011
EMIS number
912520160

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahlori 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 Mahlori Secondary School directly, on 082 661 6011, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahlori 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 Mahlori Secondary School the best school in Vongani?
On the numbers that are published, Mahlori Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.9% is lower than MARHORHWANI-MALALI's 85.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vongani besides Mahlori Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vongani, including Tiyani.
How big are the classes at Mahlori Secondary School?
Mahlori Secondary School reported 275 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 55 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 Mahlori Secondary School?
No. Mahlori Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahlori Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahlori Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85% since 2023.
Is Mahlori Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahlori Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahlori Secondary School?
You can call 082 661 6011. It is located at Tiyani Village; Vongani;930;.
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