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Ndhambi Secondary School

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

Welcome to Ndhambi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.2% pass rate.

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Ndhambi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

474
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ndhambi 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

In 2025, 102 matric candidates from Ndhambi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023585187.9%
2024363494.4%
20251029189.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ndhambi Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15853.3%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences141178.6%
Life Sciences272696.3%
Agricultural Sciences242395.8%
Geography1313100.0%
History99100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ndhambi Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndhambi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndhambi Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Ndhambi Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Ndhambi Secondary School's 474; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ndhambi Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndhambi Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%).

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Ndhambi Secondary School's 474; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ndhambi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndhambi Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Ndhambi Secondary School's 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndhambi Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ndhambi Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 474; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ndhambi Secondary School's 89.2%.
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 Ndhambi Secondary School for 2027

Because Ndhambi 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
Mzilela Village
Postal
P.o. Box 641; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916420451

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ndhambi 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 Ndhambi Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ndhambi 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 Ndhambi Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Ndhambi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.2% 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 Ndhambi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Ndhambi Secondary School?
Ndhambi Secondary School reported 474 learners and 15 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 Ndhambi Secondary School?
No. Ndhambi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ndhambi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ndhambi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.9% since 2023.
Is Ndhambi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndhambi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ndhambi Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mzilela Village.
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