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Zava Secondary School

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

In Giyani, Zava Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Zava Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Giyani. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

274
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zava 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.

District comparison

Mopani East district

5 other schools in Mopani East district, for comparison against Zava Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zava Secondary School's 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zava Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zava Secondary School, 2,021 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majeje Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,937 learners against Zava Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against Zava Secondary School's 274; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zava Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zava Secondary School, 1,829 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Giyani

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

  • Primary School Kremetart is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Zava Secondary School's 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zava Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Nghonyama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zava Secondary School, 1,815 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Risinga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,750 learners against Zava Secondary School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Giyani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zava Secondary School, 1,480 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gija Ngove Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zava Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zava Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Zava Secondary School for 2027

Zava Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Nwamarhanga Village; Dzumeri; Giyani;
Postal
P.o. Box 4593; Giyani
Telephone
072 090 8869
EMIS number
917420789

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zava 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 Zava Secondary School directly, on 072 090 8869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zava 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 Zava Secondary School the best school in Giyani?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zava Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Giyani besides Zava Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Giyani, including Laerskool Kremetart.
How big are the classes at Zava Secondary School?
Zava Secondary School reported 274 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Zava Secondary School?
No. Zava Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Zava Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Zava Secondary School.
Is Zava Secondary School a public or private school?
Zava Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zava Secondary School?
You can call 072 090 8869. It is located at Nwamarhanga Village; Dzumeri; Giyani;.
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