Public secondary school · Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Photani Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mulamulavillage, Malamulele, Photani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Photani Secondary School entered 122 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 115 | 95 | 82.6% |
| 2024 | 108 | 89 | 82.4% |
| 2025 | 122 | 99 | 81.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Photani Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.1% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 60 | 44 | 73.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 42 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 60 | 49 | 81.7% |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 70 | 85.4% |
| Economics | 27 | 9 | 33.3% |
| Geography | 108 | 99 | 91.7% |
| History | 47 | 41 | 87.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 108 | 107 | 99.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Photani Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Photani 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.