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Mathede Secondary School

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

In Makhado, Vhulaudzi, Mathede Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mathede Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mathede Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Makhado, Vhulaudzi. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

290
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mathede 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

Mathede Secondary School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322887.5%
2024413380.5%
2025433990.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mathede Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10440.0%
Mathematical Literacy312890.3%
Physical Sciences7457.1%
Life Sciences241666.7%
Agricultural Sciences171482.4%
Accounting171376.5%
Business Studies1717100.0%
Economics1717100.0%
Geography242083.3%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathede Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathede Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Mathede Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%).
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathede Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathede Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.

Vhulaudzi

Zooming into Vhulaudzi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mathede Secondary School.

  • Humbelani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 595 learners against Mathede Secondary School's 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Mudzinga Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 544 learners against Mathede Secondary School's 290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathede Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Solomon Maelula Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mathede Secondary School, 538 compared with 290; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.2% against Mathede Secondary School's 90.7%.
  • Tondani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 482 learners against Mathede Secondary School's 290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathede Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matshavhawe Primary School is a similar size to Mathede Secondary School, with 403 learners against 290; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mathede 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 Mathede Secondary School for 2027

Because Mathede 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
Murunwa; Vhulaudzi;
Postal
P.o. Box 267; Vhulaudzi926
Telephone
081 822 2109
EMIS number
928331469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mathede 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 Mathede Secondary School directly, on 081 822 2109, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mathede 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 Mathede Secondary School the best school in Vhulaudzi?
On the numbers that are published, Mathede Secondary School's 90.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HUMBELANI at 79%.
How many other schools are there in Vhulaudzi besides Mathede Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vhulaudzi, including Humbelani.
How big are the classes at Mathede Secondary School?
Mathede Secondary School reported 290 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mathede Secondary School?
No. Mathede Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mathede Secondary School's matric results like?
Mathede Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.7%, in 2025. That's up from 87.5% in 2023.
Is Mathede Secondary School a public or private school?
Mathede Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mathede Secondary School?
You can call 081 822 2109. It is located at Murunwa; Vhulaudzi;.
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