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Vhusendeka Secondary School

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

Welcome to Vhusendeka Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nzhelele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.7%.

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Vhusendeka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nzhelele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

170
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vhusendeka 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

2023 2024 2025

Vhusendeka Secondary School entered 19 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.7% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023141071.4%
2024191368.4%
2025191473.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vhusendeka Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13646.2%
Mathematical Literacy6583.3%
Physical Sciences13861.5%
Life Sciences191578.9%
Agricultural Sciences191789.5%
Geography6583.3%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Vhembe West district

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.

Nzhelele

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vhusendeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 862 compared with 170; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Vhusendeka Secondary School's 73.7%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhusendeka Secondary School, 772 compared with 170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vhusendeka Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

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 Vhusendeka Secondary School for 2027

Because Vhusendeka 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
Tshivhilidulu Village; Nzhelele;Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 270; Nzhelele993
Telephone
081 740 1139
EMIS number
930330428

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vhusendeka 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 Vhusendeka Secondary School directly, on 081 740 1139, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vhusendeka 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 Vhusendeka Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Vhusendeka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.7% is lower than PATRICK RAMAANO's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nzhelele besides Vhusendeka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Vhusendeka Secondary School?
Vhusendeka Secondary School reported 170 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Vhusendeka Secondary School?
No. Vhusendeka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vhusendeka Secondary School's matric results like?
Vhusendeka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 71.4% since 2023.
Is Vhusendeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Vhusendeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vhusendeka Secondary School?
You can call 081 740 1139. It is located at Tshivhilidulu Village; Nzhelele;Thohoyandou;.
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