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Shinguwa Secondary School

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

Shinguwa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Louistrichardt. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

In Louistrichardt, Shinguwa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

904
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Shinguwa 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, 112 matric candidates from Shinguwa Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023918087.9%
2024938490.3%
202511210492.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Shinguwa Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191157.9%
Mathematical Literacy746993.2%
Physical Sciences181161.1%
Life Sciences533667.9%
Agricultural Sciences9888.9%
Accounting191684.2%
Business Studies402972.5%
Economics191578.9%
Geography746993.2%
History474595.7%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Shinguwa Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Shinguwa Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%.

Louistrichardt

And within Louistrichardt itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Masekani Primary School is a similar size to Shinguwa Secondary School, with 645 learners against 904; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shinguwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Muduluni Primary School teaches fewer learners than Shinguwa Secondary School, 586 compared with 904; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shinguwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vhulaudzi Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 367 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Sithumani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 328 learners against Shinguwa Secondary School's 904; is a public primary school, a different phase than Shinguwa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Shinguwa Secondary School for 2027

Because Shinguwa 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
Khensani Tribal Authouri; Chavani Settlement; Hlan;
Postal
P.o. Box 307; Elim Hospital
Telephone
072 543 3051
EMIS number
912520313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Shinguwa 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 Shinguwa Secondary School directly, on 072 543 3051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Shinguwa 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 Shinguwa Secondary School the best school in Louistrichardt?
On the numbers that are published, Shinguwa Secondary School's 92.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VHULAUDZI at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Louistrichardt besides Shinguwa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Louistrichardt, including Masekani.
How big are the classes at Shinguwa Secondary School?
Shinguwa Secondary School reported 904 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Shinguwa Secondary School?
No. Shinguwa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Shinguwa Secondary School's matric results like?
Shinguwa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 87.9% in 2023.
Is Shinguwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Shinguwa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Shinguwa Secondary School?
You can call 072 543 3051. It is located at Khensani Tribal Authouri; Chavani Settlement; Hlan;.
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