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Rivoni School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Elim, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Rivoni School, a public school serving Elim, Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Rivoni School is a public school in Elim, Makhado.

139
Learners
14
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Rivoni School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Rivoni School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rivoni School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202399100.0%
20241313100.0%
20251616100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rivoni School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics1313100.0%
History1313100.0%
English First Additional Language1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Rivoni School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 2,569 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 2,292 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Rivoni School's 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 2,035 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 1,946 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Rivoni School's 100%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rivoni School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 2,254 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 2,091 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 1,704 compared with 139; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 1,521 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Rivoni School's 100%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivoni School, 1,458 compared with 139; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rivoni School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Rivoni School's 100%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rivoni School for 2027

Rivoni 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
Waterval
Postal
P O Box 179
Telephone
015 556 4420
EMIS number
929332041

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rivoni 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 Rivoni School directly, on 015 556 4420, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rivoni 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Rivoni School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Rivoni School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIVHASE at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Rivoni School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Rivoni School?
Rivoni School reported 139 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Rivoni School?
Yes, Rivoni School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Rivoni School's matric results like?
Rivoni School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Rivoni School a public or private school?
Rivoni School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rivoni School?
You can call 015 556 4420. It is located at Waterval.
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