Public secondary school · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Waterval Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Waterval Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elim. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 128 matric candidates from Waterval Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 77 | 81.9% |
| 2024 | 87 | 63 | 72.4% |
| 2025 | 128 | 109 | 85.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Waterval Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 68 | 61 | 89.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 11 | 64.7% |
| Life Sciences | 62 | 46 | 74.2% |
| Accounting | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Economics | 25 | 20 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 76 | 60 | 78.9% |
| History | 45 | 24 | 53.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 87 | 87 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Waterval 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.
As a public school, Waterval Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.