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Guvhukuvhu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Phihidi, Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Phihidi, Sibasa, Guvhukuvhu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.3%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Guvhukuvhu Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phihidi, Sibasa. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

752
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Of the 142 learners from Guvhukuvhu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023534890.6%
2024605896.7%
202514212487.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Guvhukuvhu Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161168.8%
Mathematical Literacy443579.5%
Physical Sciences151493.3%
Life Sciences343088.2%
Agricultural Sciences1919100.0%
Geography605998.3%
History2626100.0%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 752; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 752; is a public combined school, a different phase than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.

Sibasa

Zooming into Sibasa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, 1,482 compared with 752; is a public primary school, a different phase than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 752; is a public primary school, a different phase than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School is a similar size to Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, with 791 learners against 752; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's 87.3%.
  • Maniini Primary School is a similar size to Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, with 760 learners against 752; is a public primary school, a different phase than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshikhudini Primary School is a similar size to Guvhukuvhu Secondary School, with 747 learners against 752; is a public primary school, a different phase than Guvhukuvhu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Guvhukuvhu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Guvhukuvhu Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Phiphidi Village; Tshivhase Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P/Bag X2300; Sibasa
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930351388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Guvhukuvhu 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 Guvhukuvhu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Guvhukuvhu 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 Guvhukuvhu Secondary School the best school in Sibasa?
On the numbers that are published, Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.3% is lower than TSHILALA's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sibasa besides Guvhukuvhu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Guvhukuvhu Secondary School?
Guvhukuvhu Secondary School reported 752 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Guvhukuvhu Secondary School?
No. Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's matric results like?
Guvhukuvhu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.3%, in 2025. That's down from 90.6% in 2023.
Is Guvhukuvhu Secondary School a public or private school?
Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Guvhukuvhu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Phiphidi Village; Tshivhase Tribal; Authority;.
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