Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Letsitele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

536

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 83 matric candidates from Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	69	52	75.4%
2024	78	65	83.3%
2025	83	59	71.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	12	9	75.0%
Mathematical Literacy	67	58	86.6%
Physical Sciences	10	8	80.0%
Life Sciences	26	23	88.5%
Accounting	11	2	18.2%
Business Studies	24	20	83.3%
Economics	40	26	65.0%
Geography	23	22	95.7%
History	45	32	71.1%
English First Additional Language	78	78	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 71.1%.
W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School, 1,675 compared with 536; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.6% against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 71.1%.
Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.8% against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 71.1%.
Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Letsitele

Zivuko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School, 1,225 compared with 536, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nkambako Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,046 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nyantshiri Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 794 learners against Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's 536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Mariveni Primary School is a similar size to Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School, with 663 learners against 536; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Akanani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School, at 640 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School for 2027

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Bonn Village; Bankuna Tribal; Authority;
Postal: P/Bag X583; Letsitele
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 915530273

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Professor Muhlava Shiluvana 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 Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Professor Muhlava Shiluvana 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 Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School the best school in Letsitele?

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 71.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Letsitele besides Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Letsitele, including Zivuko.

How big are the classes at Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School?

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School reported 536 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School?

No. Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's matric results like?

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.1%, in 2025. That's down from 75.4% in 2023.

Is Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School a public or private school?

Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Professor Muhlava Shiluvana Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Bonn Village; Bankuna Tribal; Authority;.