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Gwamasenga Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lwamondo, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Gwamasenga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lwamondo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79%.

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

Located in Lwamondo, Gwamasenga Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

632
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gwamasenga 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 81 learners from Gwamasenga Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023917178.0%
2024624267.7%
2025816479.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gwamasenga Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16956.3%
Mathematical Literacy483777.1%
Physical Sciences16531.3%
Life Sciences644265.6%
Agricultural Sciences11872.7%
Geography644875.0%
History363391.7%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Gwamasenga Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwamasenga Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.

Lwamondo

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

  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
  • Mutshipisi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwamasenga Secondary School, 1,309 compared with 632; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwamasenga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Muungamunwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,109 learners against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 632; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwamasenga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mahematshena Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gwamasenga Secondary School, at 871 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwamasenga Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ndaedzo Secondary School is a similar size to Gwamasenga Secondary School, with 869 learners against 632; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gwamasenga Secondary School's 79%.
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 Gwamasenga Secondary School for 2027

Gwamasenga 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
Tsianda Village;No. 893; P O Lwamondo;
Postal
P/Bag X2208; Lwamondo985
Telephone
072 842 6197
EMIS number
930320728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwamasenga 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 Gwamasenga Secondary School directly, on 072 842 6197, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwamasenga 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 Gwamasenga Secondary School the best school in Lwamondo?
On the numbers that are published, Gwamasenga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79% is lower than NDAEDZO's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lwamondo besides Gwamasenga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lwamondo, including Lwamondo.
How big are the classes at Gwamasenga Secondary School?
Gwamasenga Secondary School reported 632 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Gwamasenga Secondary School?
No. Gwamasenga Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gwamasenga Secondary School's matric results like?
Gwamasenga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78% since 2023.
Is Gwamasenga Secondary School a public or private school?
Gwamasenga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwamasenga Secondary School?
You can call 072 842 6197. It is located at Tsianda Village;No. 893; P O Lwamondo;.
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