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Mukula Secondary School

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

Mukula Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Giyani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79%.

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

In Giyani, Mukula Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

634
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mukula 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 124 learners from Mukula Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231038683.5%
2024877485.1%
20251249879.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mukula Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201680.0%
Mathematical Literacy685783.8%
Physical Sciences201365.0%
Life Sciences555090.9%
Agricultural Sciences513160.8%
Business Studies12975.0%
Geography2626100.0%
History666598.5%
English First Additional Language8888100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mukula Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mukula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Mukula Secondary School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mukula Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mukula Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 634; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mukula Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Mukula Secondary School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Mukula Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 634; is a public primary school, a different phase than Mukula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Mukula Secondary School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mukula Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.8% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%).
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Mukula Secondary School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%).
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Mukula Secondary School's 634; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Mukula Secondary School's 79%.
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 Mukula Secondary School for 2027

Because Mukula 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
Stand No 702; Shawela Village; Nkomo;
Postal
P.o. Box 4260; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mukula 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 Mukula Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mukula 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 Mukula Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Mukula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79% 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 Mukula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Mukula Secondary School?
Mukula Secondary School reported 634 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mukula Secondary School?
No. Mukula Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Mukula Secondary School's matric results like?
Mukula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79%, in 2025. That's down from 83.5% in 2023.
Is Mukula Secondary School a public or private school?
Mukula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mukula Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Stand No 702; Shawela Village; Nkomo;.
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