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Movhe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Movhe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thohoyandou. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 61.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Movhe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Thohoyandou, Movhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

186
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Movhe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 42 learners from Movhe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 61.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251872.0%
2024352777.1%
2025422661.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Movhe Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161062.5%
Mathematical Literacy191789.5%
Physical Sciences161062.5%
Life Sciences191157.9%
Geography353291.4%
History161168.8%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Movhe Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 186; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 186; is a public combined school, a different phase than Movhe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Movhe Secondary School's 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Movhe Secondary School's 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 186; is a public combined school, a different phase than Movhe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 2,153 compared with 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 1,667 compared with 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Movhe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 1,390 compared with 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.4% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Movhe Secondary School, 1,374 compared with 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Movhe Secondary School's 61.9%.
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 Movhe Secondary School for 2027

Because Movhe 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
Piet Booi;Mulenzhe;
Postal
P/Bag X2278; Thohoyandou
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930361217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Movhe 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 Movhe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Movhe 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 Movhe Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Movhe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.9% is lower than AZWIFARWI's 99%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thohoyandou besides Movhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Movhe Secondary School?
Movhe Secondary School reported 186 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Movhe Secondary School?
No. Movhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Movhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Movhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.9%, in 2025. That's down from 72% in 2023.
Is Movhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Movhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Movhe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Piet Booi;Mulenzhe;.
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