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Gawula Secondary School

Public secondary school, arts, drama, music & ballet specialisation · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Gawula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.1%.

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

Located in Giyani, Gawula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

580
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Arts, Drama, Music & Ballet
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gawula Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gawula Secondary School entered 67 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.1% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023544787.0%
2024756080.0%
2025675582.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gawula Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252288.0%
Mathematical Literacy504488.0%
Physical Sciences181477.8%
Life Sciences403075.0%
Agricultural Sciences221254.5%
Accounting352777.1%
Business Studies353394.3%
Economics352777.1%
Geography403690.0%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Gawula Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gawula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Gawula Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gawula Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gawula Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 580; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gawula Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Gawula Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Gawula Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gawula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Gawula Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gawula Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Gawula Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%).
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Gawula Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Gawula Secondary School's 82.1%.
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 Gawula Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Gawula 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
Gawula Village;Giyani;
Postal
P.o. Box 2637; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gawula 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 Gawula Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gawula 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 Gawula Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Gawula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.1% 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 Gawula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Gawula Secondary School?
Gawula Secondary School reported 580 learners and 18 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 Gawula Secondary School?
No. Gawula Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gawula Secondary School's matric results like?
Gawula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.1%, in 2025. That's down from 87% in 2023.
Is Gawula Secondary School a public or private school?
Gawula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gawula Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gawula Village;Giyani;.
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