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Malovhana Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Elim, Mashamba, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Malovhana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elim, Mashamba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Elim, Mashamba, Malovhana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

215
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 21 matric candidates from Malovhana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161487.5%
20241515100.0%
20252121100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Malovhana Secondary School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy151493.3%
Geography1515100.0%
History151493.3%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Malovhana Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malovhana Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.

Mashamba

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

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.7% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mashamba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malovhana Secondary School, 766 compared with 215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malovhana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lotsha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 563 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malovhana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikhuthula Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 516 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.4% against Malovhana Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mawela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 329 learners against Malovhana Secondary School's 215; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malovhana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Malovhana Secondary School for 2027

Because Malovhana Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sereni 22080; Masakona Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box177; Masakona
Telephone
062 260 6141
EMIS number
912521224

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malovhana 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 Malovhana Secondary School directly, on 062 260 6141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malovhana 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 Malovhana Secondary School the best school in Mashamba?
On the numbers that are published, Malovhana Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIITWA at 97.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mashamba besides Malovhana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Malovhana Secondary School?
Malovhana Secondary School reported 215 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Malovhana Secondary School?
No. Malovhana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Malovhana Secondary School's matric results like?
Malovhana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Malovhana Secondary School a public or private school?
Malovhana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malovhana Secondary School?
You can call 062 260 6141. It is located at Sereni 22080; Masakona Tribal; Authority;.
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