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Nkami Secondary School

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

In Nwadzekudzeku, Giyani, Nkami Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 80% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Nkami Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nkami Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nwadzekudzeku, Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

313
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkami 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

Nkami Secondary School entered 50 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251768.0%
2024292069.0%
2025504080.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nkami Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy292275.9%
Life Sciences20945.0%
Agricultural Sciences201365.0%
Accounting9666.7%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics9666.7%
Geography201575.0%
English First Additional Language2929100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Nkami Secondary School's 313; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkami Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkami Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Nkami Secondary School's 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Nkami Secondary School's 313; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkami Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkami Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Nkami Secondary School's 313; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nkami Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkami Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Nkami Secondary School's 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkami Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%).
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkami Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 313; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Nkami Secondary School's 80%.
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 Nkami Secondary School for 2027

Nkami Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nwadzekudzeku Village
Postal
P.o. Box 3440; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916410812

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkami 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 Nkami Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkami 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 Nkami Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Nkami 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 Nkami Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Nkami Secondary School?
Nkami Secondary School reported 313 learners and 10 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 Nkami Secondary School?
No. Nkami Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nkami Secondary School's matric results like?
Nkami Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's up from 68% in 2023.
Is Nkami Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkami Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkami Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Nwadzekudzeku Village.
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