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Groenvlei Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sentrum, Thabazimbi, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Groenvlei Secondary School is a public secondary school in Sentrum, Thabazimbi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.5%.

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

Located in Sentrum, Thabazimbi, Groenvlei Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

525
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Groenvlei 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 56 learners from Groenvlei Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403895.0%
2024393384.6%
2025564987.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Groenvlei Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences211361.9%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies181583.3%
Economics181161.1%
Geography2121100.0%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

5 other schools in Waterberg district, for comparison against Groenvlei Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Groenvlei Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groenvlei Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Groenvlei Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Groenvlei Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groenvlei Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groenvlei Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Thabazimbi

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

  • Mabogopedi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,344 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 59% against Groenvlei Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Deo Gloria Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Groenvlei Secondary School, 1,268 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groenvlei Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Thabazimbi teaches considerably more learners than Groenvlei Secondary School, 990 compared with 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groenvlei Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Frikkie Meyer teaches considerably more learners than Groenvlei Secondary School, 860 compared with 525; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Groenvlei Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Kesarona Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 347 learners against Groenvlei Secondary School's 525; is a public primary school, a different phase than Groenvlei 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 Groenvlei Secondary School for 2027

Groenvlei 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
87 Groenvlei Sentrum
Postal
P.o. Box 952; Thabazimbi380
Telephone
073 246 3614
EMIS number
909132044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Groenvlei 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 Groenvlei Secondary School directly, on 073 246 3614, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Groenvlei 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 Groenvlei Secondary School the best school in Thabazimbi?
On the numbers that are published, Groenvlei Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than HOERSKOOL FRIKKIE MEYER's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Thabazimbi besides Groenvlei Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thabazimbi, including Mabogopedi.
How big are the classes at Groenvlei Secondary School?
Groenvlei Secondary School reported 525 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Groenvlei Secondary School?
No. Groenvlei Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Groenvlei Secondary School's matric results like?
Groenvlei Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's down from 95% in 2023.
Is Groenvlei Secondary School a public or private school?
Groenvlei Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Groenvlei Secondary School?
You can call 073 246 3614. It is located at 87 Groenvlei Sentrum.
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