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Giyani Secondary School

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

Giyani Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Giyani Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Giyani, Giyani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,480
Learners
48
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Giyani Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Giyani Secondary School entered 228 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.7% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319614473.5%
202423417373.9%
202522818480.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Giyani Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1116054.1%
Mathematical Literacy1127970.5%
Physical Sciences956265.3%
Life Sciences977880.4%
Agricultural Sciences312787.1%
Accounting13969.2%
Business Studies131292.3%
Economics131184.6%
Geography16213482.7%
History1048783.7%
English First Additional Language234234100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Giyani Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Giyani Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,480; is a public primary school, a different phase than Giyani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a similar size to Giyani Secondary School, with 2,021 learners against 1,480; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is a similar size to Giyani Secondary School, with 1,937 learners against 1,480; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Giyani Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 1,480; is a public combined school, a different phase than Giyani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Giyani Secondary School, at 1,829 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Giyani Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 1,480; is a public primary school, a different phase than Giyani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is a similar size to Giyani Secondary School, with 1,815 learners against 1,480; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Risinga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Giyani Secondary School, at 1,750 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Giyani Secondary School, at 1,396 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
  • Mafumani Secondary School is a similar size to Giyani Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 1,480; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Giyani Secondary School's 80.7%.
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 Giyani Secondary School for 2027

Because Giyani 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
860 Giyani Section D1`
Postal
P/Bag X9597; Giyani
Telephone
015 812 3259
EMIS number
916410164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Giyani 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 Giyani Secondary School directly, on 015 812 3259, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Giyani 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 Giyani Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Giyani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.7% 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 Giyani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Giyani Secondary School?
Giyani Secondary School reported 1,480 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Giyani Secondary School?
No. Giyani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Giyani Secondary School's matric results like?
Giyani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 73.5% in 2023.
Is Giyani Secondary School a public or private school?
Giyani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Giyani Secondary School?
You can call 015 812 3259. It is located at 860 Giyani Section D1`.
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