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Maluta Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makhado, Sinthumule, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Maluta Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Makhado, Sinthumule. Its most recent matric class posted a 93% pass rate.

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Maluta Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makhado, Sinthumule. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

485
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maluta Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Maluta Secondary School entered 57 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023473370.2%
2024504896.0%
2025575393.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Maluta Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251560.0%
Mathematical Literacy2525100.0%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences504896.0%
Agricultural Sciences5050100.0%
Geography2727100.0%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maluta Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maluta Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Maluta Secondary School's 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%).
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maluta Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maluta Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%.

Sinthumule

Zooming into Sinthumule, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maluta Secondary School.

  • Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 938 learners against Maluta Secondary School's 485; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.3% against Maluta Secondary School's 93%.
  • Magau Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maluta Secondary School, 791 compared with 485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maluta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilwavhusiku Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maluta Secondary School, at 570 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maluta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Harold Rudzani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maluta Secondary School, at 529 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maluta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshikwarani Primary School is a similar size to Maluta Secondary School, with 419 learners against 485; is a public primary school, a different phase than Maluta Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Maluta Secondary School for 2027

Because Maluta 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
Madombidzha; Zone 1; Sinthumule;
Postal
P.o. Box 128; Sinthumule921
Telephone
071 451 5280
EMIS number
928331513

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maluta 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 Maluta Secondary School directly, on 071 451 5280, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maluta 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 Maluta Secondary School the best school in Sinthumule?
On the numbers that are published, Maluta Secondary School's 93% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JONATHAN THIFULUFHELWI at 83.3%.
How many other schools are there in Sinthumule besides Maluta Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Sinthumule, including Jonathan Thifulufhelwi.
How big are the classes at Maluta Secondary School?
Maluta Secondary School reported 485 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Maluta Secondary School?
No. Maluta Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Maluta Secondary School's matric results like?
Maluta Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93%, in 2025. That's up from 70.2% in 2023.
Is Maluta Secondary School a public or private school?
Maluta Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maluta Secondary School?
You can call 071 451 5280. It is located at Madombidzha; Zone 1; Sinthumule;.
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