Public secondary school · Giyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 112 | 86.8% |
| 2024 | 136 | 121 | 89.0% |
| 2025 | 139 | 106 | 76.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 86 | 80 | 93.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Life Sciences | 136 | 103 | 75.7% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 65 | 47 | 72.3% |
| Geography | 71 | 66 | 93.0% |
| History | 86 | 80 | 93.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 136 | 136 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Semendhe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.