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Sikhunyani Secondary School

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

In Giyani, Sikhunyani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Sikhunyani Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Sikhunyani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Giyani. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

391
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sikhunyani 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

Sikhunyani Secondary School entered 54 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211781.0%
2024333297.0%
2025544787.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sikhunyani Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy262596.2%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences343294.1%
Agricultural Sciences272696.3%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhunyani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhunyani Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 391; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sikhunyani Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhunyani Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.

Giyani

Zooming into Giyani, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sikhunyani Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 391; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sikhunyani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhunyani Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhunyani Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sikhunyani Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 391; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Sikhunyani Secondary School's 87%.
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 Sikhunyani Secondary School for 2027

Because Sikhunyani 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
Sikhunyani Vilage
Postal
P.o. Box 2587; Giyani
Telephone
99
EMIS number
916411037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sikhunyani 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 Sikhunyani Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sikhunyani 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 Sikhunyani Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
On the numbers that are published, Sikhunyani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87% 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 Sikhunyani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Sikhunyani Secondary School?
Sikhunyani Secondary School reported 391 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Sikhunyani Secondary School?
No. Sikhunyani Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sikhunyani Secondary School's matric results like?
Sikhunyani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87%, in 2025. That's up from 81% in 2023.
Is Sikhunyani Secondary School a public or private school?
Sikhunyani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sikhunyani Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Sikhunyani Vilage.
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