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Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School

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

Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makonde. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.9% pass rate.

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

Located in Makonde, Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

292
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Vhutavhatsindi 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, 53 matric candidates from Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403280.0%
2024514180.4%
2025534584.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281967.9%
Mathematical Literacy232295.7%
Physical Sciences281760.7%
Life Sciences281967.9%
Economics231982.6%
Geography514588.2%
History232295.7%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 292; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 292; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 292; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 292; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 292; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.

Makonde

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

  • Makonde Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, 771 compared with 292; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vhurivhuri Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, at 380 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lucas Ratshalingwa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, at 373 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Tombolagole Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, at 348 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's 84.9%.
  • Mavunde Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School, at 318 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School for 2027

Vhutavhatsindi Secondary 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
Makwarani Village; Makonde;
Postal
P/Bag X1618; Makonde
Telephone
082 696 4165
EMIS number
930310981

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vhutavhatsindi 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 Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School directly, on 082 696 4165, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vhutavhatsindi 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 Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School the best school in Makonde?
On the numbers that are published, Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.9% is lower than LUCAS RATSHALINGWA's 97.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makonde besides Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makonde, including Makonde.
How big are the classes at Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School?
Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School reported 292 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School?
No. Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's matric results like?
Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.9%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School a public or private school?
Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vhutavhatsindi Secondary School?
You can call 082 696 4165. It is located at Makwarani Village; Makonde;.
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