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Edward Homu Secondary School

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

Welcome to Edward Homu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89%.

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Edward Homu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

673
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Edward Homu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 73 learners from Edward Homu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 89% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231228569.7%
2024957882.1%
2025736589.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Edward Homu Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics21628.6%
Mathematical Literacy745473.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences222090.9%
Agricultural Sciences222090.9%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies141285.7%
Economics14642.9%
Geography594881.4%
History594678.0%
English First Additional Language959498.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Edward Homu Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Edward Homu Secondary School's 673; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edward Homu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Homu Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Edward Homu Secondary School's 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Edward Homu Secondary School's 673; is a public combined school, a different phase than Edward Homu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Homu Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Edward Homu Secondary School's 673; is a public primary school, a different phase than Edward Homu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Homu Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Edward Homu Secondary School's 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Homu Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Edward Homu Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Edward Homu Secondary School's 89%.
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 Edward Homu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Edward Homu 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
Mapayeni Block13
Postal
P.o. Box 260; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410102

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edward Homu 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 Edward Homu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edward Homu 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 Edward Homu Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Edward Homu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Edward Homu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Edward Homu Secondary School?
Edward Homu Secondary School reported 673 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Edward Homu Secondary School?
No. Edward Homu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Edward Homu Secondary School's matric results like?
Edward Homu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's up from 69.7% in 2023.
Is Edward Homu Secondary School a public or private school?
Edward Homu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edward Homu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mapayeni Block13.
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