Public secondary school · Lamvi, Hamakuya, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Sumbana Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Sumbana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lamvi, Hamakuya. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 38 matric candidates from Sumbana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 27 | 84.4% |
| 2024 | 43 | 35 | 81.4% |
| 2025 | 38 | 34 | 89.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sumbana Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 31 | 21 | 67.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 32 | 19 | 59.4% |
| Life Sciences | 43 | 37 | 86.0% |
| Geography | 43 | 42 | 97.7% |
| History | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sumbana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Sumbana 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.