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Govhu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Govau, Malamulele, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Govhu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Govau, Malamulele. Its last matric group achieved a 97.1% pass rate.

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Govhu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Govau, Malamulele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

248
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Govhu 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

Govhu Secondary School entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232828100.0%
2024433888.4%
2025353497.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Govhu Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161593.8%
Mathematical Literacy2727100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences433274.4%
Agricultural Sciences322784.4%
Geography434093.0%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Govhu Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; is a public combined school, a different phase than Govhu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govhu Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Govhu Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.

Malamulele

Zooming into Malamulele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Govhu Secondary School.

  • Apple Seeds Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Govhu Secondary School, 2,047 compared with 248, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • E.p.p. Mhinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,699 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Thambisa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,563 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
  • Magangeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Govhu Secondary School, 1,502 compared with 248; is a public primary school, a different phase than Govhu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dlamani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,467 learners against Govhu Secondary School's 248; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.8% against Govhu Secondary School's 97.1%.
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 Govhu Secondary School for 2027

Because Govhu 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
Govhu Village
Postal
P.o Box 2914 Malamulele
Telephone
99
EMIS number
911361392

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Govhu 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 Govhu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Govhu 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 Govhu Secondary School the best school in Malamulele?
On the numbers that are published, Govhu Secondary School's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of E.P.P. MHINGA at 91.8%.
How many other schools are there in Malamulele besides Govhu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malamulele, including Apple Seeds.
How big are the classes at Govhu Secondary School?
Govhu Secondary School reported 248 learners and 8 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 Govhu Secondary School?
No. Govhu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Govhu Secondary School's matric results like?
Govhu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Govhu Secondary School a public or private school?
Govhu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Govhu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Govhu Village.
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