Public secondary school · Malamulele, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Nkatini Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Malamulele, Nkatini Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Nkatini Secondary School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| 2024 | 54 | 46 | 85.2% |
| 2025 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Nkatini Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 31 | 26 | 83.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 23 | 19 | 82.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 31 | 27 | 87.1% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
| Geography | 54 | 48 | 88.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Nkatini Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Nkatini 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.