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Gwambeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Xihoko, Xihoko, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Gwambeni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Xihoko. Its last matric group achieved a 92% pass rate.

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

In Xihoko, Gwambeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

856
Learners
30
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Gwambeni Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gwambeni Secondary School entered 113 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231219780.2%
202413411283.6%
202511310492.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gwambeni Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics674567.2%
Mathematical Literacy676394.0%
Physical Sciences674668.7%
Life Sciences1169884.5%
Agricultural Sciences242187.5%
Geography918694.5%
History6767100.0%
English First Additional Language134134100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

5 other schools in Mopani West district, for comparison against Gwambeni Secondary School.

  • Magoza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwambeni Secondary School, 1,971 compared with 856; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.1% against Gwambeni Secondary School's 92%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwambeni Secondary School, 1,700 compared with 856; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwambeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,675 learners against Gwambeni Secondary School's 856; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against Gwambeni Secondary School's 92%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwambeni Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 856; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Gwambeni Secondary School's 92%.
  • Dududu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwambeni Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 856; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwambeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Xihoko

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

  • Nyavana Primary School is a similar size to Gwambeni Secondary School, with 738 learners against 856; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwambeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xihoko Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 437 learners against Gwambeni Secondary School's 856; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwambeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Xibukulana Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 402 learners against Gwambeni Secondary School's 856, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mapheto Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Gwambeni Secondary School, 398 compared with 856; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gwambeni Secondary School's 92%.
  • Mhlavasi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 288 learners against Gwambeni Secondary School's 856; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwambeni 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 Gwambeni Secondary School for 2027

Because Gwambeni 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
Stand Number 991; Xihoko Village; Xihoko;872
Postal
P/Bag 1441; Xihoko
Telephone
079 206 7571
EMIS number
915530082

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwambeni 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 Gwambeni Secondary School directly, on 079 206 7571, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwambeni 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 Gwambeni Secondary School the best school in Xihoko?
On the numbers that are published, Gwambeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than MAPHETO's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Xihoko besides Gwambeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Xihoko, including Nyavana.
How big are the classes at Gwambeni Secondary School?
Gwambeni Secondary School reported 856 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Gwambeni Secondary School?
No. Gwambeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gwambeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Gwambeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 80.2% in 2023.
Is Gwambeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Gwambeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwambeni Secondary School?
You can call 079 206 7571. It is located at Stand Number 991; Xihoko Village; Xihoko;872.
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