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Muhanelwa Secondary School

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

Muhanelwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tshikambe, Makhado. Its last matric group achieved a 74.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Muhanelwa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshikambe, Makhado, Muhanelwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

481
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Muhanelwa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Muhanelwa Secondary School entered 178 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023826680.5%
202412910883.7%
202517813274.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Muhanelwa Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics503774.0%
Mathematical Literacy797291.1%
Physical Sciences412663.4%
Life Sciences12910480.6%
Geography12912093.0%
History887180.7%
English First Additional Language129129100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Muhanelwa Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Muhanelwa Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 481; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muhanelwa Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Muhanelwa Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 481; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muhanelwa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (74.3% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%).
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muhanelwa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 481; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.1% against Muhanelwa Secondary School's 74.2%.
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 Muhanelwa Secondary School for 2027

Because Muhanelwa 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
Tshikambe Village; Mphaphuli Tribal Authority;
Postal
P/Bag X2193; Sibasa970
Telephone
076 333 1506
EMIS number
930351296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muhanelwa 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 Muhanelwa Secondary School directly, on 076 333 1506, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muhanelwa 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 Muhanelwa Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Muhanelwa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 74.2% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Muhanelwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Muhanelwa Secondary School?
Muhanelwa Secondary School reported 481 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Muhanelwa Secondary School?
No. Muhanelwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Muhanelwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Muhanelwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.2%, in 2025. That's down from 80.5% in 2023.
Is Muhanelwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Muhanelwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muhanelwa Secondary School?
You can call 076 333 1506. It is located at Tshikambe Village; Mphaphuli Tribal Authority;.
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