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Ndarieni Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Vhurivhuri, Vhulaudzi, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Ndarieni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Vhurivhuri, Vhulaudzi. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Vhurivhuri, Vhulaudzi, Ndarieni Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

392
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ndarieni Secondary School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 83.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494489.8%
2024262492.3%
2025363083.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ndarieni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy1515100.0%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences181583.3%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies44100.0%
Economics8787.5%
Geography212095.2%
History1212100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ndarieni Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 392; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndarieni Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ndarieni Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 392; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndarieni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Ndarieni Secondary School's 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Ndarieni Secondary School's 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.

Vhulaudzi

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

  • Humbelani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndarieni Secondary School, 595 compared with 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Mudzinga Primary School is a similar size to Ndarieni Secondary School, with 544 learners against 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndarieni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Solomon Maelula Secondary School is a similar size to Ndarieni Secondary School, with 538 learners against 392; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.2% against Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Tondani Primary School is a similar size to Ndarieni Secondary School, with 482 learners against 392; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndarieni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Matshavhawe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ndarieni Secondary School, at 403 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndarieni 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 Ndarieni Secondary School for 2027

Ndarieni Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vhurivhuri Village; Mphaphuli Territorial; Council;
Postal
P/Bag X2294; Makuya
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930310714

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndarieni 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 Ndarieni Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndarieni 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 Ndarieni Secondary School the best school in Vhulaudzi?
On the numbers that are published, Ndarieni Secondary School's 83.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HUMBELANI at 79%.
How many other schools are there in Vhulaudzi besides Ndarieni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vhulaudzi, including Humbelani.
How big are the classes at Ndarieni Secondary School?
Ndarieni Secondary School reported 392 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ndarieni Secondary School?
No. Ndarieni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ndarieni Secondary School's matric results like?
Ndarieni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 89.8% in 2023.
Is Ndarieni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndarieni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndarieni Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Vhurivhuri Village; Mphaphuli Territorial; Council;.
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