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Gidela Secondary School

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

Gidela Secondary School is a public secondary school in Msengi, Modjadjiskloof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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

Located in Msengi, Modjadjiskloof, Gidela Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

449
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gidela 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 52 learners from Gidela Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023525198.1%
2024494898.0%
2025524892.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gidela Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121191.7%
Mathematical Literacy3737100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences222195.5%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics271763.0%
Geography2929100.0%
History3838100.0%
English First Additional Language4949100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Gidela Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gidela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Gidela Secondary School's 449; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%).
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gidela Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 449; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gidela Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 449; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gidela Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Gidela Secondary School's 449; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%).

Modjadjiskloof

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

  • Makala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gidela Secondary School, 711 compared with 449; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Khudugane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gidela Secondary School, 693 compared with 449; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Gidela Secondary School's 92.3%.
  • Jamela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Gidela Secondary School's 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gidela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Namatsabo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 640 learners against Gidela Secondary School's 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gidela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Nokane Primary School is a similar size to Gidela Secondary School, with 606 learners against 449; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gidela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Gidela Secondary School for 2027

Because Gidela 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
Blinkwater Village Stand No 656
Postal
P.o Box 784; Duivelskloof
Telephone
083 598 0004
EMIS number
912521543

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gidela 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 Gidela Secondary School directly, on 083 598 0004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gidela 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 Gidela Secondary School the best school in Modjadjiskloof?
On the numbers that are published, Gidela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than MAKALA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Modjadjiskloof besides Gidela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Modjadjiskloof, including Makala.
How big are the classes at Gidela Secondary School?
Gidela Secondary School reported 449 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Gidela Secondary School?
No. Gidela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gidela Secondary School's matric results like?
Gidela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's down from 98.1% in 2023.
Is Gidela Secondary School a public or private school?
Gidela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gidela Secondary School?
You can call 083 598 0004. It is located at Blinkwater Village Stand No 656.
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