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Mamvuka Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Mamvuka, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mamvuka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mamvuka, Makhado. Its last matric group achieved a 87.9% pass rate.

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Mamvuka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mamvuka, Makhado. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

518
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mamvuka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 58 matric candidates from Mamvuka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423788.1%
2024484797.9%
2025585187.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mamvuka Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10880.0%
Mathematical Literacy3838100.0%
Physical Sciences10660.0%
Life Sciences483470.8%
Agricultural Sciences1212100.0%
Geography4848100.0%
History262492.3%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mamvuka Secondary School's 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mamvuka Secondary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%).
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 2,091 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mamvuka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 1,521 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.6% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%).
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mamvuka Secondary School, 1,458 compared with 518; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Mamvuka Secondary School's 87.9%.
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 Mamvuka Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mamvuka 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
Mamvuka Village; Mphephu; Dzanani;
Postal
P.o. Box 175; Dzanani955
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928331759

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mamvuka 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 Mamvuka Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mamvuka 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 Mamvuka Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Mamvuka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.9% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Mamvuka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Mamvuka Secondary School?
Mamvuka Secondary School reported 518 learners and 16 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 Mamvuka Secondary School?
No. Mamvuka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mamvuka Secondary School's matric results like?
Mamvuka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.1% since 2023.
Is Mamvuka Secondary School a public or private school?
Mamvuka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mamvuka Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mamvuka Village; Mphephu; Dzanani;.
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