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Dimpe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Dimpe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Lephalale. Its last matric group achieved a 77.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Dimpe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Dimpe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lephalale. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

323
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dimpe 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

Dimpe Secondary School entered 31 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023363083.3%
2024131292.3%
2025312477.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dimpe Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6233.3%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences1313100.0%
Agricultural Sciences77100.0%
English First Additional Language1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with Dimpe Secondary School.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimpe Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 323; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Dimpe Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimpe Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimpe Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 323; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77% against Dimpe Secondary School's 77.4%).
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimpe Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 323; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Dimpe Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Dimpe Secondary School's 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

Zooming into Lephalale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dimpe Secondary School.

  • Lephalale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,183 learners against Dimpe Secondary School's 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,171 learners against Dimpe Secondary School's 323; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Dimpe Secondary School's 77.4%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,056 learners against Dimpe Secondary School's 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dimpe Secondary School, 935 compared with 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 890 learners against Dimpe Secondary School's 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dimpe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Dimpe Secondary School for 2027

Dimpe 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
Stand No 092; Kitty Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 839; Ellisras
Telephone
082 939 3292
EMIS number
921110136

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dimpe 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 Dimpe Secondary School directly, on 082 939 3292, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dimpe 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 Dimpe Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Dimpe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.4% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Dimpe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Dimpe Secondary School?
Dimpe Secondary School reported 323 learners and 9 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 Dimpe Secondary School?
No. Dimpe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dimpe Secondary School's matric results like?
Dimpe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.4%, in 2025. That's down from 83.3% in 2023.
Is Dimpe Secondary School a public or private school?
Dimpe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dimpe Secondary School?
You can call 082 939 3292. It is located at Stand No 092; Kitty Village;.
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