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Mahumani Secondary School

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

In Giyani, Mahumani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.3% pass rate.

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

Mahumani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Giyani. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

889
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mahumani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Mahumani Secondary School entered 87 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.3% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716084.5%
2024686392.6%
2025878294.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mahumani Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11763.6%
Mathematical Literacy5757100.0%
Physical Sciences111090.9%
Life Sciences1111100.0%
Agricultural Sciences504080.0%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies3131100.0%
Economics181794.4%
Geography262180.8%
History262596.2%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mahumani Secondary School's 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahumani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahumani Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mahumani Secondary School's 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mahumani Secondary School's 889; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mahumani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahumani Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mahumani Secondary School's 889; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mahumani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahumani Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%).
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mahumani Secondary School's 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahumani Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mahumani Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 889; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3%).
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 Mahumani Secondary School for 2027

Because Mahumani 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
Nkomo 22B; Giyani; Mahumani Tribal;
Postal
P.o. Box 2360; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410515

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mahumani 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 Mahumani Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mahumani 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 Mahumani Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Mahumani Secondary School's 94.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NGHONYAMA at 93.4%.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Mahumani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mahumani Secondary School?
Mahumani Secondary School reported 889 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mahumani Secondary School?
No. Mahumani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mahumani Secondary School's matric results like?
Mahumani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.3%, in 2025. That's up from 84.5% in 2023.
Is Mahumani Secondary School a public or private school?
Mahumani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mahumani Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nkomo 22B; Giyani; Mahumani Tribal;.
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