Public secondary school · Nkambakovillage, Nkambako, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Mahwahwa Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nkambakovillage, Nkambako, Mahwahwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 165 learners from Mahwahwa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79 | 71 | 89.9% |
| 2024 | 82 | 80 | 97.6% |
| 2025 | 165 | 158 | 95.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Mahwahwa Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 56 | 55 | 98.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| Life Sciences | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Geography | 69 | 67 | 97.1% |
| History | 46 | 42 | 91.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 82 | 82 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mahwahwa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Mahwahwa 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.