Public secondary school · Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Merensky Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Tzaneen, Merensky Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Of the 246 learners from Merensky Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 196 | 99.5% |
| 2024 | 221 | 221 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 246 | 246 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Merensky Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 109 | 108 | 99.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 112 | 112 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 71 | 71 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 109 | 105 | 96.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 42 | 41 | 97.6% |
| Accounting | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 79 | 76 | 96.2% |
| Economics | 21 | 20 | 95.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 157 | 157 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Merensky Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Merensky Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
As a public school, Merensky 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.