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Dengenya Secondary School

Public secondary school · Dzingahi, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

In Dzingahi, Makhado, Dengenya Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.2% pass rate.

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

Dengenya Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dzingahi, Makhado. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

607
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dengenya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

In 2025, 138 matric candidates from Dengenya Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023604880.0%
2024726590.3%
202513811986.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Dengenya Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Dengenya Secondary School's 607; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Dengenya Secondary School's 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Dengenya Secondary School's 607; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dengenya Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dengenya Secondary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 2,091 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 1,704 compared with 607; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dengenya Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 1,521 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dengenya Secondary School, 1,458 compared with 607; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Dengenya Secondary School's 86.2%.
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 Dengenya Secondary School for 2027

Because Dengenya 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
Dengenya; Dzingane;
Postal
P/Bag X2344; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 3949
EMIS number
930351357

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dengenya 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 Dengenya Secondary School directly, on 015 963 3949, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dengenya 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 Dengenya Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Dengenya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.2% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Dengenya Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Dengenya Secondary School?
Dengenya Secondary School reported 607 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Dengenya Secondary School?
No. Dengenya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dengenya Secondary School's matric results like?
Dengenya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.2%, in 2025. That's up from 80% in 2023.
Is Dengenya Secondary School a public or private school?
Dengenya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dengenya Secondary School?
You can call 015 963 3949. It is located at Dengenya; Dzingane;.
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