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Semendhe Secondary School

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

Semendhe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Giyani. Its last matric group achieved a 76.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Giyani, Semendhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

560
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 139 matric candidates from Semendhe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312911286.8%
202413612189.0%
202513910676.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Semendhe Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5050100.0%
Mathematical Literacy868093.0%
Physical Sciences504998.0%
Life Sciences13610375.7%
Agricultural Sciences654772.3%
Geography716693.0%
History868093.0%
English First Additional Language136136100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Semendhe Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 560; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semendhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Semendhe Secondary School's 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semendhe Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Semendhe Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 560; is a public combined school, a different phase than Semendhe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Semendhe Secondary School's 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Semendhe Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 560; is a public primary school, a different phase than Semendhe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,815 learners against Semendhe Secondary School's 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
  • Risinga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Semendhe Secondary School, 1,750 compared with 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.8% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%).
  • Giyani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,480 learners against Semendhe Secondary School's 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.7% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Semendhe Secondary School's 560; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Semendhe Secondary School's 76.3%.
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 Semendhe Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Semendhe 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
Mbhedle Village
Postal
P.o. Box 3592; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916411013

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Semendhe 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 Semendhe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Semendhe 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 Semendhe Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Semendhe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.3% 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 Semendhe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Semendhe Secondary School?
Semendhe Secondary School reported 560 learners and 18 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 Semendhe Secondary School?
No. Semendhe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Semendhe Secondary School's matric results like?
Semendhe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.3%, in 2025. That's down from 86.8% in 2023.
Is Semendhe Secondary School a public or private school?
Semendhe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Semendhe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mbhedle Village.
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