Public secondary school · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Marholeni Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Elim, Marholeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Of the 137 learners from Marholeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 | 101 | 82.8% |
| 2024 | 152 | 123 | 80.9% |
| 2025 | 137 | 134 | 97.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Marholeni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 37 | 61.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 93 | 82 | 88.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 42 | 36 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 122 | 74 | 60.7% |
| Accounting | 29 | 28 | 96.6% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 27 | 84.4% |
| Economics | 25 | 13 | 52.0% |
| Geography | 121 | 103 | 85.1% |
| History | 90 | 82 | 91.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 154 | 154 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Marholeni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Marholeni 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.