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Nghonyama Secondary School

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

Nghonyama Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Giyani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.4%.

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

In Giyani, Nghonyama Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,815
Learners
50
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Nghonyama Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 211 matric candidates from Nghonyama Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315014194.0%
202417316796.5%
202521119793.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nghonyama Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics887484.1%
Mathematical Literacy8585100.0%
Physical Sciences837590.4%
Life Sciences16015093.8%
Agricultural Sciences3838100.0%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies1313100.0%
Economics131292.3%
Geography12212199.2%
History777597.4%
English First Additional Language173173100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghonyama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a similar size to Nghonyama Secondary School, with 2,021 learners against 1,815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is a similar size to Nghonyama Secondary School, with 1,937 learners against 1,815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Nghonyama Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 1,815; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nghonyama Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 1,829 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nghonyama Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Risinga Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 1,750 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Giyani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 1,480 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nghonyama Secondary School, at 1,396 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%).
  • Mafumani Secondary School is a similar size to Nghonyama Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 1,815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91% against Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4%.
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 Nghonyama Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nghonyama 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
Mageva Village; Dzumeri Tribal A; Giyani;
Postal
P.o. Box 68; Giyani
Telephone
073 163 7711
EMIS number
916420475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nghonyama 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 Nghonyama Secondary School directly, on 073 163 7711, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nghonyama 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 Nghonyama Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Nghonyama Secondary School's 93.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GIJA NGOVE at 93.3%.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Nghonyama Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Nghonyama Secondary School?
Nghonyama Secondary School reported 1,815 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Nghonyama Secondary School?
No. Nghonyama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nghonyama Secondary School's matric results like?
Nghonyama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.
Is Nghonyama Secondary School a public or private school?
Nghonyama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nghonyama Secondary School?
You can call 073 163 7711. It is located at Mageva Village; Dzumeri Tribal A; Giyani;.
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