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Mdingazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Xihokovillage, Mamitwa, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mdingazi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Xihokovillage, Mamitwa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mdingazi Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mdingazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Xihokovillage, Mamitwa. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

397
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mdingazi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mdingazi Secondary School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023261973.1%
2024392461.5%
2025282175.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mdingazi Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5240.0%
Mathematical Literacy342573.5%
Physical Sciences5120.0%
Life Sciences391333.3%
Geography392769.2%
History342573.5%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Here is how Mdingazi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani West district.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Mdingazi Secondary School's 397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Mdingazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Mdingazi Secondary School's 397; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdingazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mdingazi Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.6% against Mdingazi Secondary School's 75%).
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Mdingazi Secondary School's 397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Mdingazi Secondary School's 75%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Mdingazi Secondary School's 397; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mdingazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Mamitwa

Zooming into Mamitwa, here are 1 other schools to compare against Mdingazi Secondary School.

  • Lwandlamuni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 196 learners against Mdingazi Secondary School's 397; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.9% against Mdingazi Secondary School's 75%.
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 Mdingazi Secondary School for 2027

Because Mdingazi 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
929 Xihoko, Nwamitwa, Tzaneen 0871
Postal
P.o Box 644; Nwamitwa
Telephone
071 658 9456
EMIS number
918530204

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mdingazi 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 Mdingazi Secondary School directly, on 071 658 9456, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mdingazi 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 Mdingazi Secondary School the best school in Mamitwa?
On the numbers that are published, Mdingazi Secondary School's 75% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LWANDLAMUNI at 71.9%.
How many other schools are there in Mamitwa besides Mdingazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Mamitwa, including Lwandlamuni.
How big are the classes at Mdingazi Secondary School?
Mdingazi Secondary School reported 397 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Mdingazi Secondary School?
No. Mdingazi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mdingazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Mdingazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.1% since 2023.
Is Mdingazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Mdingazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mdingazi Secondary School?
You can call 071 658 9456. It is located at 929 Xihoko, Nwamitwa, Tzaneen 0871.
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