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Mphalaleni Secondary School

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

Welcome to Mphalaleni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Matangala, Thohoyandou. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.4%.

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

Mphalaleni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matangala, Thohoyandou. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,390
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mphalaleni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 131 matric candidates from Mphalaleni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231099789.0%
202415112784.1%
202513110882.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mphalaleni Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics946063.8%
Mathematical Literacy575596.5%
Physical Sciences785367.9%
Life Sciences12210989.3%
Agricultural Sciences3434100.0%
Accounting2525100.0%
Business Studies1717100.0%
Economics171588.2%
Geography807796.3%
History564987.5%
English First Additional Language151151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 1,390; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 1,390; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 1,390; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphalaleni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalaleni Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,390; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mphalaleni Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,390; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.

Thohoyandou

Zooming into Thohoyandou, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mphalaleni Secondary School.

  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 1,390; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mphalaleni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,153 learners against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 1,390; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School is a similar size to Mphalaleni Secondary School, with 1,667 learners against 1,390; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalaleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mphalaleni Secondary School, at 1,374 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Mphalaleni Secondary School's 82.4%.
  • Tswinga Primary School is a similar size to Mphalaleni Secondary School, with 1,217 learners against 1,390; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mphalaleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mphalaleni Secondary School for 2027

Because Mphalaleni 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
Matangary Location; Sibasa; Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 1600; Makonde
Telephone
015 968 0431
EMIS number
930310998

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mphalaleni 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 Mphalaleni Secondary School directly, on 015 968 0431, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mphalaleni 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 Mphalaleni Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Mphalaleni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.4% 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 Mphalaleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Mphalaleni Secondary School?
Mphalaleni Secondary School reported 1,390 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mphalaleni Secondary School?
No. Mphalaleni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mphalaleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Mphalaleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 89% in 2023.
Is Mphalaleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Mphalaleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mphalaleni Secondary School?
You can call 015 968 0431. It is located at Matangary Location; Sibasa; Thohoyandou;.
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