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Mavalani Secondary School

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

In Mavalani, Giyani, Mavalani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.5% pass rate.

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

Mavalani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mavalani, Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

851
Learners
28
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mavalani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Mavalani Secondary School entered 79 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675886.6%
2024746587.8%
2025796278.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mavalani Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362980.6%
Mathematical Literacy383797.4%
Physical Sciences362466.7%
Life Sciences745878.4%
Agricultural Sciences3838100.0%
Geography646398.4%
History1010100.0%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mavalani Secondary School's 851; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mavalani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavalani Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Mavalani Secondary School's 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Mavalani Secondary School's 851; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mavalani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavalani Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mavalani Secondary School's 851; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mavalani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavalani Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Mavalani Secondary School's 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.8% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%).
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavalani Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mavalani Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 851; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mavalani Secondary School's 78.5%.
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 Mavalani Secondary School for 2027

Because Mavalani 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
Mavalani Village; Shiviti Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 1591; Giyani
Telephone
083 278 1519
EMIS number
916410607

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mavalani 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 Mavalani Secondary School directly, on 083 278 1519, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mavalani 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 Mavalani Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Mavalani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.5% 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 Mavalani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mavalani Secondary School?
Mavalani Secondary School reported 851 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mavalani Secondary School?
No. Mavalani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mavalani Secondary School's matric results like?
Mavalani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.5%, in 2025. That's down from 86.6% in 2023.
Is Mavalani Secondary School a public or private school?
Mavalani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mavalani Secondary School?
You can call 083 278 1519. It is located at Mavalani Village; Shiviti Tribal; Authority;.
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