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Azwifarwi Secondary School

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

Azwifarwi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Thohoyandou. Its most recent matric class posted a 99% pass rate.

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

Located in Thohoyandou, Azwifarwi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

2,153
Learners
55
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Azwifarwi 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 208 learners from Azwifarwi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 99% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326625595.9%
202419919899.5%
202520820699.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1019190.1%
Mathematical Literacy989698.0%
Physical Sciences979699.0%
Life Sciences979699.0%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies151493.3%
Economics1515100.0%
Geography184184100.0%
History878698.9%
English First Additional Language199199100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Azwifarwi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is a similar size to Azwifarwi Secondary School, with 2,643 learners against 2,153; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%).
  • Thengwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 2,493 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Liivha Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 2,329 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Azwifarwi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 2,254 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 2,176 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 2,329 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Azwifarwi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Azwifarwi Secondary School, at 1,667 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azwifarwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,390 learners against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 2,153; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,374 learners against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 2,153; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99%.
  • Tswinga Primary School teaches fewer learners than Azwifarwi Secondary School, 1,217 compared with 2,153; is a public primary school, a different phase than Azwifarwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Azwifarwi Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Azwifarwi 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lefule 2; Hatshisele; Thohoyandou;
Postal
P.o. Box 2512; Thohoyandou950
Telephone
015 962 2479
EMIS number
930351203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Azwifarwi 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 Azwifarwi Secondary School directly, on 015 962 2479, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Azwifarwi 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 Azwifarwi Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Azwifarwi Secondary School's 99% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LIIVHA at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Thohoyandou besides Azwifarwi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Azwifarwi Secondary School?
Azwifarwi Secondary School reported 2,153 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Azwifarwi Secondary School?
No. Azwifarwi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Azwifarwi Secondary School's matric results like?
Azwifarwi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. That's up from 95.9% in 2023.
Is Azwifarwi Secondary School a public or private school?
Azwifarwi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Azwifarwi Secondary School?
You can call 015 962 2479. It is located at Lefule 2; Hatshisele; Thohoyandou;.
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