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Mahudu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pahluswes, Paulusweg, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Pahluswes, Paulusweg, Mahudu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 82.6% pass rate.

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

Mahudu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pahluswes, Paulusweg. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

398
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahudu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 46 matric candidates from Mahudu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023503264.0%
2024383284.2%
2025463882.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahudu Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141071.4%
Mathematical Literacy242083.3%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting11872.7%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics11654.5%
Geography2727100.0%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Mahudu Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mahudu Secondary School's 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahudu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahudu Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mahudu Secondary School's 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mahudu Secondary School's 398; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahudu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahudu Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.

Paulusweg

Zooming into Paulusweg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mahudu Secondary School.

  • Sebelaolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahudu Secondary School, 1,693 compared with 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahudu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ramaite Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 665 learners against Mahudu Secondary School's 398; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahudu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Celeste Academy Of Excellence sits in roughly the same size range as Mahudu Secondary School, at 515 learners, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Mphuma Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mahudu Secondary School, at 503 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 62.3% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.
  • Machepelele Secondary School is a similar size to Mahudu Secondary School, with 472 learners against 398; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86% against Mahudu Secondary School's 82.6%.
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 Mahudu Secondary School for 2027

Mahudu Secondary 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
Ga-Raphahlelo;Soetfontein;
Postal
P/Bag 605; Paulusweg
Telephone
073 773 2640
EMIS number
919341046

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahudu 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 Mahudu Secondary School directly, on 073 773 2640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahudu 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 Mahudu Secondary School the best school in Paulusweg?
On the numbers that are published, Mahudu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.6% is lower than MACHEPELELE's 86%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Paulusweg besides Mahudu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Paulusweg, including Sebelaolo.
How big are the classes at Mahudu Secondary School?
Mahudu Secondary School reported 398 learners and 12 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 Mahudu Secondary School?
No. Mahudu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahudu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahudu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.6%, in 2025. That's up from 64% in 2023.
Is Mahudu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahudu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahudu Secondary School?
You can call 073 773 2640. It is located at Ga-Raphahlelo;Soetfontein;.
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