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Shingwedzi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Manelemadonsivillage, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Manelemadonsivillage, Malamulele, Shingwedzi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Shingwedzi Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Shingwedzi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Manelemadonsivillage, Malamulele. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,405
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Shingwedzi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 231 matric candidates from Shingwedzi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318315685.2%
202418515784.9%
202523119082.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Shingwedzi Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1016463.4%
Mathematical Literacy847892.9%
Physical Sciences1017473.3%
Life Sciences18517795.7%
Agricultural Sciences989394.9%
Accounting1717100.0%
Geography15415097.4%
English First Additional Language185185100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Shingwedzi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 1,405; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 1,405; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shingwedzi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shingwedzi Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shingwedzi Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.

Malamulele

Zooming into Malamulele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Shingwedzi Secondary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Shingwedzi Secondary School, 2,047 compared with 1,405, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shingwedzi Secondary School, at 1,699 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Thambisa Secondary School is a similar size to Shingwedzi Secondary School, with 1,563 learners against 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%.
  • Magangeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shingwedzi Secondary School, at 1,502 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shingwedzi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is a similar size to Shingwedzi Secondary School, with 1,467 learners against 1,405; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (83.8% against Shingwedzi Secondary School's 82.3%).
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Shingwedzi Secondary School for 2027

Because Shingwedzi 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
Madonsi Menele
Postal
P/Bag 1156; Malamulele
Telephone
015 851 3077
EMIS number
911360818

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shingwedzi 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 Shingwedzi Secondary School directly, on 015 851 3077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shingwedzi 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 Shingwedzi Secondary School the best school in Malamulele?
On the numbers that are published, Shingwedzi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.3% is lower than E.P.P. MHINGA's 91.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Malamulele besides Shingwedzi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Shingwedzi Secondary School?
Shingwedzi Secondary School reported 1,405 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Shingwedzi Secondary School?
No. Shingwedzi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Shingwedzi Secondary School's matric results like?
Shingwedzi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.2% since 2023.
Is Shingwedzi Secondary School a public or private school?
Shingwedzi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shingwedzi Secondary School?
You can call 015 851 3077. It is located at Madonsi Menele.
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