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Vuxeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Vuxeni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Namakgale, Phalaborwa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vuxeni Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Namakgale, Phalaborwa, Vuxeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,829
Learners
42
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 188 learners from Vuxeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313111789.3%
202418817291.5%
202518817191.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vuxeni Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics492755.1%
Mathematical Literacy13913093.5%
Physical Sciences453168.9%
Life Sciences454191.1%
Accounting181583.3%
Business Studies414097.6%
Economics413995.1%
Geography14113394.3%
History1028987.3%
English First Additional Language188188100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Vuxeni Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Vuxeni Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 2,021 learners against 1,829; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%).
  • Majeje Secondary School is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 1,937 learners against 1,829; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 1,829; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vuxeni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 1,815 learners against 1,829; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%.

Phalaborwa

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

  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 2,021 learners against 1,829; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%).
  • All Saints College is a similar size to Vuxeni Secondary School, with 1,793 learners against 1,829; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%.
  • High School Frans Du Toit teaches fewer learners than Vuxeni Secondary School, 1,201 compared with 1,829; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Vuxeni Secondary School's 91%.
  • Mosibutjana Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vuxeni Secondary School, 755 compared with 1,829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuxeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schiettocht Primary School teaches fewer learners than Vuxeni Secondary School, 734 compared with 1,829; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuxeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Vuxeni Secondary School for 2027

Vuxeni 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
1813; Namakgale;
Postal
P.o. Box 836; Phalaborwa
Telephone
015 769 1108
EMIS number
913420741

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuxeni 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 Vuxeni Secondary School directly, on 015 769 1108, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuxeni 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 Vuxeni Secondary School the best school in Phalaborwa?
On the numbers that are published, Vuxeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91% is lower than ALL SAINTS COLLEGE's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Phalaborwa besides Vuxeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Phalaborwa, including Ntshuxeko.
How big are the classes at Vuxeni Secondary School?
Vuxeni Secondary School reported 1,829 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Vuxeni Secondary School?
No. Vuxeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vuxeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Vuxeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.3% since 2023.
Is Vuxeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuxeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuxeni Secondary School?
You can call 015 769 1108. It is located at 1813; Namakgale;.
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