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Malusi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Avonvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Malusi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Avonvillage, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 83.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Avonvillage, Polokwane, Malusi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

746
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Malusi 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 89 learners from Malusi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023814859.3%
2024695478.3%
2025897483.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Malusi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics492346.9%
Mathematical Literacy211781.0%
Physical Sciences362055.6%
Life Sciences362980.6%
Agricultural Sciences353188.6%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
Geography211885.7%
History211781.0%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Malusi Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Malusi Secondary School's 746; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Malusi Secondary School's 746; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Malusi Secondary School's 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malusi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Malusi Secondary School's 746; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 746; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 746; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 746; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Malusi Secondary School's 83.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malusi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malusi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Malusi Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 746; is a public primary school, a different phase than Malusi 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 Malusi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Malusi 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
Malusi No 503; Avon Marobjane;
Postal
P.o. Box 488; Bochum
Telephone
082 564 5888
EMIS number
920210661

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Malusi 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 Malusi Secondary School directly, on 082 564 5888, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Malusi 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 Malusi Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Malusi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.1% 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 Malusi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Malusi Secondary School?
Malusi Secondary School reported 746 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Malusi Secondary School?
No. Malusi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Malusi Secondary School's matric results like?
Malusi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.1%, in 2025. That's up from 59.3% in 2023.
Is Malusi Secondary School a public or private school?
Malusi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Malusi Secondary School?
You can call 082 564 5888. It is located at Malusi No 503; Avon Marobjane;.
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