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Shayandima Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shayandima, Shayadima, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Shayandima Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Shayandima, Shayadima. Its last matric group achieved a 80.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Shayandima Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shayandima, Shayadima, Shayandima Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

753
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 146 learners from Shayandima Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231309976.2%
202413911683.5%
202514611880.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Shayandima Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics462656.5%
Mathematical Literacy948085.1%
Physical Sciences463065.2%
Life Sciences463984.8%
Geography14011884.3%
History947175.5%
English First Additional Language140140100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Shayandima Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Shayandima Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 753; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shayandima Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 753; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Shayandima Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 753; is a public combined school, a different phase than Shayandima Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Shayandima Secondary School's 753; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Shayandima Secondary School's 753; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.

Shayadima

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

  • Dimani Agricultural Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,346 learners against Shayandima Secondary School's 753; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.4% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Tshisahulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,204 learners against Shayandima Secondary School's 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shayandima Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzindi Primary School is a similar size to Shayandima Secondary School, with 818 learners against 753; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shayandima Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Khwevha Commercial Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Shayandima Secondary School, at 649 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Magalanngwe Secondary School is a similar size to Shayandima Secondary School, with 612 learners against 753; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Shayandima Secondary School's 80.8%.
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 Shayandima Secondary School for 2027

Because Shayandima Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Shayandima
Telephone
015 964 1128
EMIS number
930320278

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shayandima 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 Shayandima Secondary School directly, on 015 964 1128, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shayandima 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 Shayandima Secondary School the best school in Shayadima?
On the numbers that are published, Shayandima Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% is lower than MAGALANNGWE's 93.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shayadima besides Shayandima Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shayadima, including Dimani Agricultural.
How big are the classes at Shayandima Secondary School?
Shayandima Secondary School reported 753 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Shayandima Secondary School?
No. Shayandima Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Shayandima Secondary School's matric results like?
Shayandima Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's up from 76.2% in 2023.
Is Shayandima Secondary School a public or private school?
Shayandima Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shayandima Secondary School?
You can call 015 964 1128. It is located at Shayandima.
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