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Chamandu Secondary School

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

Chamandu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 68.7% pass rate.

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

In Giyani, Chamandu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

491
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Chamandu 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 67 learners from Chamandu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 68.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023543259.3%
2024221986.4%
2025674668.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Chamandu Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6466.7%
Mathematical Literacy161487.5%
Physical Sciences6466.7%
Life Sciences12758.3%
Agricultural Sciences6583.3%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics10990.0%
Geography7685.7%
History55100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Chamandu Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Chamandu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chamandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Chamandu Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chamandu Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Chamandu Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 491; is a public combined school, a different phase than Chamandu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Chamandu Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Chamandu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 491; is a public primary school, a different phase than Chamandu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Chamandu Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Chamandu Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.8% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Chamandu Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Chamandu Secondary School's 491; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Chamandu Secondary School's 68.7%.
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 Chamandu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Chamandu 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
Mapuve Village; Block 18;
Postal
P.o. Box 3139; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921410065

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Chamandu 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 Chamandu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Chamandu 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 Chamandu Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Chamandu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 68.7% 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 Chamandu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Chamandu Secondary School?
Chamandu Secondary School reported 491 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Chamandu Secondary School?
No. Chamandu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Chamandu Secondary School's matric results like?
Chamandu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 68.7%, in 2025. That's up from 59.3% in 2023.
Is Chamandu Secondary School a public or private school?
Chamandu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Chamandu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mapuve Village; Block 18;.
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