Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Thengwe, Tshilamba, Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

344

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School entered 44 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	21	20	95.2%
2024	22	22	100.0%
2025	44	38	86.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	5	2	40.0%
Mathematical Literacy	17	17	100.0%
Physical Sciences	5	5	100.0%
Life Sciences	11	11	100.0%
Economics	17	15	88.2%
Geography	22	22	100.0%
English First Additional Language	22	22	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 344; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 344; is a public combined school, a different phase than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.

Tshilamba

St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 344; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Bashasha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,367 learners against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Todani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 344; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97% against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 86.4%.
Vision Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 719 learners against Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's 344, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Thengwe; Thondoni Mutaledi District;
Postal: P/Bag X1059; Mutale 0956
Telephone: 99
EMIS number: 929311342

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Robert Mbulungeni 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 Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Robert Mbulungeni 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 Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School the best school in Tshilamba?

On the numbers that are published, Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.4% is lower than ST. AUGUSTINE RESIDENTIAL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Tshilamba besides Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tshilamba, including St. Augustine Residential.

How big are the classes at Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School?

Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School reported 344 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School?

No. Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's matric results like?

Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.4%, in 2025. That's down from 95.2% in 2023.

Is Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School a public or private school?

Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Robert Mbulungeni Secondary School?

You can call 99. It is located at Thengwe; Thondoni Mutaledi District;.