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Rivubye Secondary School

Public secondary school · Valdezia, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Rivubye Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Valdezia. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.9%.

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Rivubye Secondary School is a public secondary school in Valdezia. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

862
Learners
25
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Rivubye 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

Rivubye Secondary School entered 87 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023645585.9%
2024747297.3%
2025878698.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rivubye Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131292.3%
Mathematical Literacy6161100.0%
Physical Sciences1313100.0%
Life Sciences564783.9%
Agricultural Sciences121191.7%
Accounting181477.8%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics181794.4%
Geography565598.2%
History3131100.0%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Rivubye Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivubye Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Rivubye Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivubye Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Rivubye Secondary School's 98.9%).
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Rivubye Secondary School's 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Rivubye Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivubye Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Rivubye Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rivubye Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 862; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Rivubye Secondary School's 98.9%.

Valdezia

Zooming into Valdezia, here are 3 other schools to compare against Rivubye Secondary School.

  • Nkhensa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rivubye Secondary School, at 628 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rivubye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ketlane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rivubye Secondary School, 590 compared with 862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rivubye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Valdezia Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 394 learners against Rivubye Secondary School's 862; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rivubye 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 Rivubye Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rivubye 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
Valdezia-Mambedi; Community Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 105; Valdezia
Telephone
015 976 2166
EMIS number
905332516

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rivubye 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 Rivubye Secondary School directly, on 015 976 2166, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rivubye 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 Rivubye Secondary School the best school in Valdezia?
Rivubye Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 98.9%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Valdezia besides Rivubye Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Valdezia, including Nkhensa.
How big are the classes at Rivubye Secondary School?
Rivubye Secondary School reported 862 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Rivubye Secondary School?
No. Rivubye Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rivubye Secondary School's matric results like?
Rivubye Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. That's up from 85.9% in 2023.
Is Rivubye Secondary School a public or private school?
Rivubye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rivubye Secondary School?
You can call 015 976 2166. It is located at Valdezia-Mambedi; Community Authority;.
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