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Risinga Secondary School

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

Risinga Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. Its most recent matric class posted a 77.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Giyani, Risinga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,750
Learners
54
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Risinga Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Risinga Secondary School entered 212 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317612772.2%
202423018379.6%
202521216577.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Risinga Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1329068.2%
Mathematical Literacy988384.7%
Physical Sciences1147868.4%
Life Sciences19215580.7%
Agricultural Sciences806885.0%
Accounting322990.6%
Business Studies383386.8%
Economics232295.7%
Geography16014791.9%
English First Additional Language230230100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Risinga Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Risinga Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Risinga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is a similar size to Risinga Secondary School, with 2,021 learners against 1,750; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is a similar size to Risinga Secondary School, with 1,937 learners against 1,750; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is a similar size to Risinga Secondary School, with 1,855 learners against 1,750; is a public combined school, a different phase than Risinga Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Risinga Secondary School, at 1,829 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart sits in roughly the same size range as Risinga Secondary School, at 2,087 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Risinga Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is a similar size to Risinga Secondary School, with 1,815 learners against 1,750; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Giyani Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Risinga Secondary School, at 1,480 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Risinga Secondary School, at 1,396 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
  • Mafumani Secondary School is a similar size to Risinga Secondary School, with 1,375 learners against 1,750; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Risinga Secondary School's 77.8%.
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 Risinga Secondary School for 2027

Risinga 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
Stand 89;Giyani D2
Postal
P.o. Box 769; Giyani
Telephone
067 071 8865
EMIS number
916410973

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Risinga 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 Risinga Secondary School directly, on 067 071 8865, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Risinga 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 Risinga Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Risinga Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.8% 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 Risinga Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Risinga Secondary School?
Risinga Secondary School reported 1,750 learners and 54 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 Risinga Secondary School?
No. Risinga Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Risinga Secondary School's matric results like?
Risinga Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.2% in 2023.
Is Risinga Secondary School a public or private school?
Risinga Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Risinga Secondary School?
You can call 067 071 8865. It is located at Stand 89;Giyani D2.
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