Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Limpopo / Giyani / Hanyani Thomo Secondary School

Hanyani Thomo Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Giyani, Hanyani Thomo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 84.2% pass rate.

Is any information about Hanyani Thomo Secondary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

Hanyani Thomo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,309
Learners
42
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hanyani Thomo 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

In 2025, 184 matric candidates from Hanyani Thomo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320815976.4%
202418915883.6%
202518415584.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hanyani Thomo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics684667.6%
Mathematical Literacy12110284.3%
Physical Sciences453475.6%
Life Sciences14911879.2%
Agricultural Sciences534890.6%
Accounting363288.9%
Business Studies403895.0%
Economics403280.0%
Geography13911582.7%
English First Additional Language18918899.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

Here is how Hanyani Thomo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Mopani East district.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hanyani Thomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 1,309; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hanyani Thomo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is a similar size to Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, with 1,829 learners against 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 1,309; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hanyani Thomo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, at 1,815 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is a similar size to Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, with 1,750 learners against 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is a similar size to Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, with 1,480 learners against 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is a similar size to Hanyani Thomo Secondary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,309; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's 84.2%.
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 Hanyani Thomo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hanyani Thomo 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
Thomo Village; Block 7;
Postal
P.o. Box 122; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410188

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hanyani Thomo 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 Hanyani Thomo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hanyani Thomo 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 Hanyani Thomo Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.2% is lower than NGHONYAMA's 93.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Hanyani Thomo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Hanyani Thomo Secondary School?
Hanyani Thomo Secondary School reported 1,309 learners and 42 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 Hanyani Thomo Secondary School?
No. Hanyani Thomo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's matric results like?
Hanyani Thomo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.2%, in 2025. That's up from 76.4% in 2023.
Is Hanyani Thomo Secondary School a public or private school?
Hanyani Thomo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hanyani Thomo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Thomo Village; Block 7;.
Related

Related schools in Giyani

Nearby schools in Giyani: