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Gija Ngove Secondary School

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

Welcome to Gija Ngove Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.3% pass rate.

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

1,396
Learners
39
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gija Ngove 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

In 2025, 195 matric candidates from Gija Ngove Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319716885.3%
202414313896.5%
202519518293.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gija Ngove Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403485.0%
Mathematical Literacy10310198.1%
Physical Sciences373286.5%
Life Sciences3737100.0%
Accounting403587.5%
Business Studies666497.0%
Economics6969100.0%
Geography777293.5%
History4040100.0%
English First Additional Language143143100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gija Ngove Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gija Ngove Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 1,396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gija Ngove Secondary School, at 1,937 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Gija Ngove Secondary School, at 1,855 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gija Ngove Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is a similar size to Gija Ngove Secondary School, with 1,829 learners against 1,396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 1,396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gija Ngove Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gija Ngove Secondary School, at 1,815 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Risinga Secondary School is a similar size to Gija Ngove Secondary School, with 1,750 learners against 1,396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is a similar size to Gija Ngove Secondary School, with 1,480 learners against 1,396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Mafumani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gija Ngove Secondary School, at 1,375 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Gija Ngove Secondary School's 93.3%.
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 Gija Ngove Secondary School for 2027

Gija Ngove Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ngove Village
Postal
P.o. Box 261; Giyani
Telephone
079 201 3335
EMIS number
916410140

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gija Ngove 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 Gija Ngove Secondary School directly, on 079 201 3335, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gija Ngove 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 Gija Ngove Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Gija Ngove Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.3% 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 Gija Ngove Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Gija Ngove Secondary School?
Gija Ngove Secondary School reported 1,396 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Gija Ngove Secondary School?
No. Gija Ngove Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gija Ngove Secondary School's matric results like?
Gija Ngove Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 85.3% in 2023.
Is Gija Ngove Secondary School a public or private school?
Gija Ngove Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gija Ngove Secondary School?
You can call 079 201 3335. It is located at Ngove Village.
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