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Dendron Secondary School

Public secondary school · Dendron, Dendron, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Dendron Secondary School is a public secondary school in Dendron. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dendron Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Dendron, Dendron Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,801
Learners
54
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Dendron Secondary School entered 273 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321621599.5%
202428326894.7%
202527326496.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dendron Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics28326794.3%
Physical Sciences25121987.3%
Life Sciences25124296.4%
Accounting16716498.2%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Economics14813993.9%
English First Additional Language283283100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Dendron Secondary School.

  • Kgakoa Secondary School is a similar size to Dendron Secondary School, with 1,637 learners against 1,801; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Dendron Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School is a similar size to Dendron Secondary School, with 1,466 learners against 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is a similar size to Dendron Secondary School, with 1,342 learners against 1,801; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Dendron Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Dendron Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 1,801; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Dendron Secondary School's 96.7%.
  • Dendron Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,251 learners against Dendron Secondary School's 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Dendron

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

  • Dendron Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,251 learners against Dendron Secondary School's 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntlhodumela Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 804 learners against Dendron Secondary School's 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kgotloana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 652 learners against Dendron Secondary School's 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masenwe Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 149 learners against Dendron Secondary School's 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Moletjana Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dendron Secondary School, 125 compared with 1,801; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dendron 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 Dendron Secondary School for 2027

Because Dendron 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
1007 Keiser Street
Postal
Po Box 1312
Telephone
083 585 6140
EMIS number
992201201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dendron 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 Dendron Secondary School directly, on 083 585 6140, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dendron 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 Dendron Secondary School the best school in Dendron?
Dendron Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 96.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Dendron besides Dendron Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Dendron, including Dendron.
How big are the classes at Dendron Secondary School?
Dendron Secondary School reported 1,801 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Dendron Secondary School?
No. Dendron Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dendron Secondary School's matric results like?
Dendron Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.5% since 2023.
Is Dendron Secondary School a public or private school?
Dendron Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dendron Secondary School?
You can call 083 585 6140. It is located at 1007 Keiser Street.
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