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Nngweni Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Dzanani, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nngweni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Dzanani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.5%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nngweni Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nngweni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dzanani. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,146
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nngweni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 135 learners from Nngweni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326919271.4%
202412611188.1%
202513511081.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nngweni Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics867081.4%
Mathematical Literacy403997.5%
Physical Sciences846577.4%
Life Sciences1078478.5%
Agricultural Sciences66100.0%
Accounting1010100.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics10880.0%
Geography11611094.8%
History262180.8%
English First Additional Language126126100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Nngweni Secondary School's 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.

Dzanani

Zooming into Dzanani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nngweni Secondary School.

  • Tshikuwi Primary School is a similar size to Nngweni Secondary School, with 1,228 learners against 1,146; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nngweni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School is a similar size to Nngweni Secondary School, with 1,082 learners against 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.6% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nngweni Secondary School, at 824 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Mulenga Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 708 compared with 1,146; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.2% against Nngweni Secondary School's 81.5%.
  • Balalila Primary School teaches fewer learners than Nngweni Secondary School, 682 compared with 1,146; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nngweni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Nngweni Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nngweni 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Makhado
Postal
P.o. Box 142; Dzanani955
Telephone
015 970 4006
EMIS number
928330886

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nngweni 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 Nngweni Secondary School directly, on 015 970 4006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nngweni Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Nngweni Secondary School the best school in Dzanani?
On the numbers that are published, Nngweni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.5% is lower than MULENGA's 97.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dzanani besides Nngweni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Nngweni Secondary School?
Nngweni Secondary School reported 1,146 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Nngweni Secondary School?
No. Nngweni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nngweni Secondary School's matric results like?
Nngweni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.5%, in 2025. That's up from 71.4% in 2023.
Is Nngweni Secondary School a public or private school?
Nngweni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nngweni Secondary School?
You can call 015 970 4006. It is located at Makhado.
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