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Bambeni Secondary School

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

Welcome to Bambeni Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bambeni Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Bambeni Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

277
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Bambeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 36 matric candidates from Bambeni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393487.2%
2024464495.7%
2025363391.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Bambeni Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241979.2%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences383694.7%
Agricultural Sciences352777.1%
Geography474493.6%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Bambeni Secondary School's 277; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bambeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bambeni Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%).
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Bambeni Secondary School's 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Bambeni Secondary School's 277; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bambeni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bambeni Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%).

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Bambeni Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Bambeni Secondary School's 277; is a public primary school, a different phase than Bambeni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bambeni Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%).
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Bambeni Secondary School's 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bambeni Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bambeni Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 277; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Bambeni Secondary School's 91.7%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Bambeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Bambeni Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bambeni Village; Dzumeri;
Postal
P.o. Box 4205; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916420024

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bambeni 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 Bambeni Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bambeni Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Bambeni Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Bambeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.7% is lower than NGHONYAMA's 93.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Bambeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Bambeni Secondary School?
Bambeni Secondary School reported 277 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Bambeni Secondary School?
No. Bambeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Bambeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Bambeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. That's up from 87.2% in 2023.
Is Bambeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Bambeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bambeni Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Bambeni Village; Dzumeri;.
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