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Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School

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

Welcome to Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 73.3% pass rate.

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Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

284
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School entered 15 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 73.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023451431.1%
2024261661.5%
2025151173.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 96.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4125.0%
Mathematical Literacy222090.9%
Physical Sciences4125.0%
Life Sciences262076.9%
Agricultural Sciences221986.4%
Geography261557.7%
English First Additional Language262596.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 284; is a public combined school, a different phase than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 284; is a public primary school, a different phase than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.8% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 284; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's 73.3%.
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 Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School for 2027

Giva-Mahlathi 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
Mahlathi Village; Block 10; Site No 447;
Postal
P.o. Box 3448; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
914610157

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Giva-Mahlathi 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 Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Giva-Mahlathi 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 Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.3% 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 Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School?
Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School reported 284 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School?
No. Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's matric results like?
Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.3%, in 2025. That's up from 31.1% in 2023.
Is Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School a public or private school?
Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Giva-Mahlathi Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mahlathi Village; Block 10; Site No 447;.
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