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Russel Bungeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Russel Bungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.5%.

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

Located in Makhado, Russel Bungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

722
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Russel Bungeni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 113 matric candidates from Russel Bungeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231037673.8%
2024928087.0%
202511310088.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Russel Bungeni Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics483368.8%
Mathematical Literacy4444100.0%
Physical Sciences453271.1%
Life Sciences454497.8%
Agricultural Sciences322990.6%
Accounting12541.7%
Business Studies1212100.0%
Economics15960.0%
Geography807998.8%
History353497.1%
English First Additional Language9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Russel Bungeni Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Russel Bungeni Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.4% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%).
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; is a public primary school, a different phase than Russel Bungeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.6% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%).
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 722; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Russel Bungeni Secondary School's 88.5%.
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 Russel Bungeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Russel Bungeni 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
Stand 275; Bungeni; Hlanganani;
Postal
P.o. Box 315; Elim Hospital
Telephone
99
EMIS number
912520306

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Russel Bungeni 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 Russel Bungeni Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Russel Bungeni 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 Russel Bungeni Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Russel Bungeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Russel Bungeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Russel Bungeni Secondary School?
Russel Bungeni Secondary School reported 722 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Russel Bungeni Secondary School?
No. Russel Bungeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Russel Bungeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Russel Bungeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Russel Bungeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Russel Bungeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Russel Bungeni Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand 275; Bungeni; Hlanganani;.
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