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Mpfariseni Secondary School

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

Mpfariseni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Malamangwa, Thohoyandou. Its last matric group achieved a 82.2% pass rate.

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

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

333
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mpfariseni Secondary School entered 107 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023524076.9%
2024634673.0%
20251078882.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mpfariseni Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161062.5%
Mathematical Literacy473370.2%
Physical Sciences16850.0%
Life Sciences634977.8%
Agricultural Sciences2020100.0%
Geography433274.4%
History472859.6%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Mpfariseni Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 333; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 333; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpfariseni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 333; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpfariseni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 2,153 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 1,667 compared with 333; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mpfariseni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 1,390 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.4% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%).
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpfariseni Secondary School, 1,374 compared with 333; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Mpfariseni Secondary School's 82.2%.
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 Mpfariseni Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpfariseni 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
Malamangwa Vt 1296; Sterkstroom Farm; Mphaphuli;
Postal
P.o. Box 6615; Thohoyandou950
Telephone
083 757 5090
EMIS number
930350071

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpfariseni 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 Mpfariseni Secondary School directly, on 083 757 5090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpfariseni 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 Mpfariseni Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Mpfariseni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.2% 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 Mpfariseni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Mpfariseni Secondary School?
Mpfariseni Secondary School reported 333 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 48 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 Mpfariseni Secondary School?
No. Mpfariseni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mpfariseni Secondary School's matric results like?
Mpfariseni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 76.9% in 2023.
Is Mpfariseni Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpfariseni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpfariseni Secondary School?
You can call 083 757 5090. It is located at Malamangwa Vt 1296; Sterkstroom Farm; Mphaphuli;.
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