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Niani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Manenzhemaraulu, Manenzhe, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Niani Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Manenzhemaraulu, Manenzhe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.8%.

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Niani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Manenzhemaraulu, Manenzhe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

461
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Niani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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, 31 matric candidates from Niani Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023242291.7%
2024222090.9%
2025313096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Niani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10880.0%
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Physical Sciences8787.5%
Life Sciences161168.8%
Agricultural Sciences88100.0%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies6583.3%
Economics6466.7%
Geography1212100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Niani Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; is a public combined school, a different phase than Niani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Niani Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Niani Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.

Manenzhe

Zooming into Manenzhe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Niani Secondary School.

  • Ratshisase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,390 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.7% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Madimbo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Niani Secondary School, 1,034 compared with 461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Niani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lwaphungu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Niani Secondary School, 1,014 compared with 461; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Niani Secondary School's 96.8%.
  • Malale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 856 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Niani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masea Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 826 learners against Niani Secondary School's 461; is a public primary school, a different phase than Niani Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Niani Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Niani 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
Manenzhe
Postal
P.o. Box 199; Manenzhe967
Telephone
072 524 1860
EMIS number
929310363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Niani 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 Niani Secondary School directly, on 072 524 1860, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Niani 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 Niani Secondary School the best school in Manenzhe?
On the numbers that are published, Niani Secondary School's 96.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LWAPHUNGU at 80%.
How many other schools are there in Manenzhe besides Niani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Manenzhe, including Ratshisase.
How big are the classes at Niani Secondary School?
Niani Secondary School reported 461 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Niani Secondary School?
No. Niani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Niani Secondary School's matric results like?
Niani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 91.7% in 2023.
Is Niani Secondary School a public or private school?
Niani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Niani Secondary School?
You can call 072 524 1860. It is located at Manenzhe.
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