Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Ngwanakwena Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Ngwanakwena Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dennilton. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
In 2025, 98 matric candidates from Ngwanakwena Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 64.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 62 | 56.4% |
| 2024 | 98 | 58 | 59.2% |
| 2025 | 98 | 63 | 64.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Ngwanakwena Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 22 | 62.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 63 | 50 | 79.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 20 | 58.8% |
| Life Sciences | 90 | 50 | 55.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 89 | 56 | 62.9% |
| Accounting | 9 | 6 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Economics | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 54 | 39 | 72.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 98 | 98 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Ngwanakwena Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Ngwanakwena 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.