Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Limpopo / Giyani / Hawuka Secondary School

Hawuka Secondary School

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

Hawuka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. Its last matric group achieved a 92.2% pass rate.

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 Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

Located in Giyani, Hawuka Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

473
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Hawuka 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 51 learners from Hawuka Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023423173.8%
2024484491.7%
2025514792.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hawuka Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15853.3%
Mathematical Literacy332781.8%
Physical Sciences151493.3%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Business Studies333090.9%
Geography403792.5%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Hawuka Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Hawuka Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hawuka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Hawuka Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hawuka Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Hawuka Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 473; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hawuka Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Hawuka Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%).

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Hawuka Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 473; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hawuka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Hawuka Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hawuka Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Hawuka Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Hawuka Secondary School's 473; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Hawuka Secondary School's 92.2%).
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 Hawuka Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Hawuka 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
Basani Settlement; Stand No 99; Hlaneki Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 2547;Giyani
Telephone
015 811 0174
EMIS number
902971823

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hawuka 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 Hawuka Secondary School directly, on 015 811 0174, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hawuka 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 Hawuka Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Hawuka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.2% 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 Hawuka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Hawuka Secondary School?
Hawuka Secondary School reported 473 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Hawuka Secondary School?
No. Hawuka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hawuka Secondary School's matric results like?
Hawuka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Hawuka Secondary School a public or private school?
Hawuka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hawuka Secondary School?
You can call 015 811 0174. It is located at Basani Settlement; Stand No 99; Hlaneki Tribal;.
Related

Related schools in Giyani

Other schools nearby, in and around Giyani: