Public secondary school · Phaphazela, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Ximunwana Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Phaphazela, Malamulele, Ximunwana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Of the 176 learners from Ximunwana Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 244 | 175 | 71.7% |
| 2024 | 188 | 142 | 75.5% |
| 2025 | 176 | 149 | 84.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Ximunwana 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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 81 | 52 | 64.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 108 | 93 | 86.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 73 | 35 | 47.9% |
| Life Sciences | 149 | 120 | 80.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 96 | 83 | 86.5% |
| Accounting | 31 | 21 | 67.7% |
| Business Studies | 40 | 34 | 85.0% |
| Economics | 40 | 31 | 77.5% |
| Geography | 138 | 128 | 92.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 189 | 189 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Ximunwana Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Ximunwana 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.