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Ntshuxeko Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lulekani, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lulekani, Phalaborwa. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.2% pass rate.

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

In Lulekani, Phalaborwa, Ntshuxeko Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,021
Learners
52
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ntshuxeko Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 194 learners from Ntshuxeko Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.2% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231069690.6%
202413212796.2%
202519417791.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ntshuxeko Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201995.0%
Mathematical Literacy11210593.8%
Physical Sciences201995.0%
Life Sciences352982.9%
Agricultural Sciences786076.9%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies3636100.0%
Economics363597.2%
Geography1009797.0%
History767598.7%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Ntshuxeko Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Ntshuxeko Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntshuxeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Majeje Secondary School is a similar size to Ntshuxeko Secondary School, with 1,937 learners against 2,021; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Ntshuxeko Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 2,021; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntshuxeko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntshuxeko Secondary School, at 1,829 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%).
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is a similar size to Ntshuxeko Secondary School, with 1,815 learners against 2,021; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%.

Phalaborwa

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

  • Vuxeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntshuxeko Secondary School, at 1,829 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%).
  • All Saints College is a similar size to Ntshuxeko Secondary School, with 1,793 learners against 2,021; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • High School Frans Du Toit teaches fewer learners than Ntshuxeko Secondary School, 1,201 compared with 2,021; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Ntshuxeko Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ntshuxeko Secondary School, 755 compared with 2,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntshuxeko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schiettocht Primary School teaches fewer learners than Ntshuxeko Secondary School, 734 compared with 2,021; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntshuxeko Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Ntshuxeko Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ntshuxeko 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
Majeje Tribal Authority; Ben Farm;
Postal
Box 2027; Phalaborwa
Telephone
081 735 1584
EMIS number
917420482

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntshuxeko 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 Ntshuxeko Secondary School directly, on 081 735 1584, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntshuxeko 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 Ntshuxeko Secondary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
On the numbers that are published, Ntshuxeko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.2% is lower than ALL SAINTS COLLEGE's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phalaborwa besides Ntshuxeko Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Vuxeni.
How big are the classes at Ntshuxeko Secondary School?
Ntshuxeko Secondary School reported 2,021 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Ntshuxeko Secondary School?
No. Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntshuxeko Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntshuxeko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.6% since 2023.
Is Ntshuxeko Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntshuxeko Secondary School?
You can call 081 735 1584. It is located at Majeje Tribal Authority; Ben Farm;.
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