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Ligege Secondary School

Public secondary school · Thohoyandon, Thohoyandou, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Ligege Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Thohoyandon, Thohoyandou. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

In Thohoyandon, Thohoyandou, Ligege Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

853
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ligege Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ligege Secondary School entered 91 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20237070100.0%
20249292100.0%
20259191100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ligege Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics271970.4%
Mathematical Literacy6565100.0%
Physical Sciences2020100.0%
Life Sciences696594.2%
Agricultural Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography7373100.0%
History4242100.0%
English First Additional Language9292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

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

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 853; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%).
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 853; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ligege Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Ligege Secondary School's 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Ligege Secondary School's 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.

Thohoyandou

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

  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 853; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ligege Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
  • Azwifarwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 2,153 compared with 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%).
  • Tshedza Comprehensive Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 1,667 compared with 853; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ligege Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mphalaleni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 1,390 compared with 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
  • Milton Mpfumedzeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ligege Secondary School, 1,374 compared with 853; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Ligege Secondary School's 100%.
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 Ligege Secondary School for 2027

Because Ligege 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
Duthuni Village; Thohoyandou; Venda;
Postal
P/Bag 960; Shayandima945
Telephone
082 717 3630
EMIS number
930320292

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ligege 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 Ligege Secondary School directly, on 082 717 3630, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ligege 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 Ligege Secondary School the best school in Thohoyandou?
On the numbers that are published, Ligege Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of AZWIFARWI at 99%.
How many other schools are there in Thohoyandou besides Ligege Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Thohoyandou, including Liivha.
How big are the classes at Ligege Secondary School?
Ligege Secondary School reported 853 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Ligege Secondary School?
No. Ligege Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ligege Secondary School's matric results like?
Ligege Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Ligege Secondary School a public or private school?
Ligege Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ligege Secondary School?
You can call 082 717 3630. It is located at Duthuni Village; Thohoyandou; Venda;.
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