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Mainganya Secondary School

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

Mainganya Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Muwaweni, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mainganya Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Muwaweni, Polokwane, Mainganya Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

340
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mainganya Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 35 learners from Mainganya Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403280.0%
2024373286.5%
2025353188.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mainganya Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17847.1%
Mathematical Literacy201995.0%
Physical Sciences171482.4%
Life Sciences252184.0%
Agricultural Sciences201785.0%
Geography373389.2%
History121191.7%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Mainganya Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mainganya Secondary School's 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mainganya Secondary School's 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mainganya Secondary School's 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mainganya Secondary School's 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 340; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%).
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 340; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Mainganya Secondary School's 88.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mainganya Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mainganya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mainganya Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 340; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mainganya Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mainganya Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mainganya 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
Muwaweni Village
Postal
Box 6; Muwaweni
Telephone
072 686 8143
EMIS number
931341008

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mainganya 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 Mainganya Secondary School directly, on 072 686 8143, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mainganya 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 Mainganya Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Mainganya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.6% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Mainganya Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Mainganya Secondary School?
Mainganya Secondary School reported 340 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mainganya Secondary School?
No. Mainganya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mainganya Secondary School's matric results like?
Mainganya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Mainganya Secondary School a public or private school?
Mainganya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mainganya Secondary School?
You can call 072 686 8143. It is located at Muwaweni Village.
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