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Merensky Secondary School

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

Merensky Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tzaneen. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

1,332
Learners
69
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 246 learners from Merensky Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319719699.5%
2024221221100.0%
2025246246100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Merensky Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10910899.1%
Mathematical Literacy112112100.0%
Physical Sciences7171100.0%
Life Sciences10910596.3%
Agricultural Sciences424197.6%
Accounting2828100.0%
Business Studies797696.2%
Economics212095.2%
English First Additional Language157157100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Merensky Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merensky Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,332; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Merensky Secondary School, at 1,700 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merensky Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,675 learners against 1,332; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,645 learners against 1,332; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%.
  • Dududu Primary School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,567 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merensky Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

And within Tzaneen itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Merensky Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 1,332; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 1,332; is a public combined school, a different phase than Merensky Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%).
  • Primary School Tzaneen is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,520 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merensky Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,275 learners against 1,332; is a public primary school, a different phase than Merensky Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Meridian Combined School is a similar size to Merensky Secondary School, with 1,266 learners against 1,332; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Merensky Secondary School's 100%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Merensky Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
On Main Road Between Duiwelskloof And Tzaneen
Postal
P/Bag X4003; Tzaneen
Telephone
015 305 7901
Website
merenskytimber.com
Email
info@merensky.co.za
EMIS number
901530211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Merensky 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 Merensky Secondary School directly, on 015 305 7901, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Merensky Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Merensky Secondary School the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, Merensky Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOTLOBONI at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides Merensky Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at Merensky Secondary School?
Merensky Secondary School reported 1,332 learners and 69 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Merensky Secondary School?
Yes, Merensky Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Merensky Secondary School's matric results like?
Merensky Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Merensky Secondary School a public or private school?
Merensky Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Merensky Secondary School?
You can call 015 305 7901. It is located at On Main Road Between Duiwelskloof And Tzaneen.
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