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Rithlavile Secondary School

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

Welcome to Rithlavile Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Giyani. Its last matric group achieved a 66.7% pass rate.

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Rithlavile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

386
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rithlavile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 108 matric candidates from Rithlavile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 66.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191684.2%
2024221568.2%
20251087266.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rithlavile Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9333.3%
Mathematical Literacy131292.3%
Physical Sciences8450.0%
Life Sciences221254.5%
Agricultural Sciences221986.4%
Geography141392.9%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Mopani East district

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Rithlavile Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rithlavile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rithlavile Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Rithlavile Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Rithlavile Secondary School's 386; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rithlavile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rithlavile Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.

Giyani

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Rithlavile Secondary School's 386; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rithlavile Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rithlavile Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Rithlavile Secondary School's 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.8% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rithlavile Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rithlavile Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 386; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Rithlavile Secondary School's 66.7%.

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 Rithlavile Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rithlavile 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
Stand 1047; Section E; Giyani Township;
Postal
P.o. Box 3605; Giyani
Telephone
081 748 9738
EMIS number
916410980

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rithlavile 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 Rithlavile Secondary School directly, on 081 748 9738, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rithlavile 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 Rithlavile Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Rithlavile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 66.7% 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 Rithlavile Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Rithlavile Secondary School?
Rithlavile Secondary School reported 386 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Rithlavile Secondary School?
No. Rithlavile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rithlavile Secondary School's matric results like?
Rithlavile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 66.7%, in 2025. That's down from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Rithlavile Secondary School a public or private school?
Rithlavile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rithlavile Secondary School?
You can call 081 748 9738. It is located at Stand 1047; Section E; Giyani Township;.
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