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Nndweleni Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Nndweleni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Nzhelele. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.9% pass rate.

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

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

243
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 32 matric candidates from Nndweleni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231717100.0%
2024272281.5%
2025323196.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nndweleni Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics272074.1%
Physical Sciences272281.5%
Life Sciences272488.9%
Geography2727100.0%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Nndweleni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%).
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nndweleni Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.7% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%).

Nzhelele

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%).
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nndweleni Secondary School, 1,202 compared with 243; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nndweleni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Nndweleni Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 772 learners against Nndweleni Secondary School's 243; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nndweleni 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 Nndweleni Secondary School for 2027

Because Nndweleni 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
Thononda Village, Thohoyandou, 0933
Postal
P/Bag X714; Nzhelele993
Telephone
073 084 3435
EMIS number
930330343

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nndweleni 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 Nndweleni Secondary School directly, on 073 084 3435, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nndweleni 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 Nndweleni Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Nndweleni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.9% 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 Nndweleni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Nndweleni Secondary School?
Nndweleni Secondary School reported 243 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Nndweleni Secondary School?
No. Nndweleni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nndweleni Secondary School's matric results like?
Nndweleni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Nndweleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Nndweleni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nndweleni Secondary School?
You can call 073 084 3435. It is located at Thononda Village, Thohoyandou, 0933.
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