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Nwakhada Secondary School

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

Nwakhada Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Nwakhada Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Giyani, Nwakhada Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

228
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Nwakhada Secondary School entered 54 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023443068.2%
20243535100.0%
2025545092.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nwakhada Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1313100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences352777.1%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Geography2525100.0%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Nwakhada Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 228; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nwakhada Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Nwakhada Secondary School's 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%).
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nwakhada Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Nwakhada Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 228; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nwakhada Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Nwakhada Secondary School's 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%).

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Nwakhada Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 228; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nwakhada Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Nwakhada Secondary School's 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.4% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%).
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nwakhada Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Nwakhada Secondary School's 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Nwakhada Secondary School's 228; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Nwakhada Secondary School's 92.6%).
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 Nwakhada Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nwakhada 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
Kheyi Village; Dzumeri;
Postal
P.o. Box 2377; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916411466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nwakhada 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 Nwakhada Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nwakhada 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 Nwakhada Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Nwakhada Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.6% 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 Nwakhada Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Nwakhada Secondary School?
Nwakhada Secondary School reported 228 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nwakhada Secondary School?
No. Nwakhada Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nwakhada Secondary School's matric results like?
Nwakhada Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's up from 68.2% in 2023.
Is Nwakhada Secondary School a public or private school?
Nwakhada Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nwakhada Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Kheyi Village; Dzumeri;.
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