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Muhawu Secondary School

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

Muhawu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 80% pass rate.

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

In Giyani, Muhawu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

209
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Muhawu 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 30 learners from Muhawu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023341544.1%
2024343088.2%
2025302480.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Muhawu Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13646.2%
Mathematical Literacy212095.2%
Physical Sciences1212100.0%
Life Sciences342470.6%
Business Studies222090.9%
Geography343191.2%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Muhawu Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Muhawu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muhawu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Muhawu Secondary School's 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muhawu Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Muhawu Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 209; is a public combined school, a different phase than Muhawu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Muhawu Secondary School's 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Muhawu Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 209; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muhawu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Muhawu Secondary School's 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muhawu Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Muhawu Secondary School's 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%).
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Muhawu Secondary School's 209; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Muhawu Secondary School's 80%.
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 Muhawu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Muhawu 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
Khakhala Village; Giyani; Site No.392;
Postal
P.o. Box 4368; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410669

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muhawu 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 Muhawu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muhawu 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 Muhawu Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Muhawu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% 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 Muhawu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Muhawu Secondary School?
Muhawu Secondary School reported 209 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Muhawu Secondary School?
No. Muhawu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Muhawu Secondary School's matric results like?
Muhawu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's up from 44.1% in 2023.
Is Muhawu Secondary School a public or private school?
Muhawu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muhawu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Khakhala Village; Giyani; Site No.392;.
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