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Mushaathoni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Mushaathoni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nzhelele. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Nzhelele, Mushaathoni Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

489
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mushaathoni 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 58 learners from Mushaathoni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023673349.3%
2024463882.6%
2025584984.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14321.4%
Mathematical Literacy323093.8%
Physical Sciences13646.2%
Life Sciences261765.4%
Agricultural Sciences121191.7%
Geography464291.3%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language4646100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Mushaathoni Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mushaathoni Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.

Nzhelele

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mushaathoni Secondary School, 1,202 compared with 489; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mushaathoni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Mushaathoni Secondary School's 489; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mushaathoni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mushaathoni Secondary School for 2027

Because Mushaathoni 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
Sendedza Location; Tshavhalovhendzi; Nzhelele;
Postal
P.o. Box 511; Nzhelele993
Telephone
015 973 0134
EMIS number
928330442

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mushaathoni 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 Mushaathoni Secondary School directly, on 015 973 0134, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mushaathoni 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 Mushaathoni Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Mushaathoni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.5% is lower than PATRICK RAMAANO's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nzhelele besides Mushaathoni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Mushaathoni Secondary School?
Mushaathoni Secondary School reported 489 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mushaathoni Secondary School?
No. Mushaathoni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mushaathoni Secondary School's matric results like?
Mushaathoni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 49.3% in 2023.
Is Mushaathoni Secondary School a public or private school?
Mushaathoni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mushaathoni Secondary School?
You can call 015 973 0134. It is located at Sendedza Location; Tshavhalovhendzi; Nzhelele;.
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