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Dinakanyane Secondary School

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

In Sekhukhune, Dinakanyane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.2% pass rate.

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

Dinakanyane Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sekhukhune. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

537
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dinakanyane 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 62 learners from Dinakanyane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494795.9%
2024757093.3%
2025625995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dinakanyane Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics282589.3%
Mathematical Literacy4747100.0%
Physical Sciences2727100.0%
Life Sciences685682.4%
Agricultural Sciences544888.9%
Accounting7571.4%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics77100.0%
Geography555498.2%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.5% against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2%).
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Dinakanyane Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 537; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinakanyane Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2%.

Sekhukhune

  • Dihlabaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tshehlwaneng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dinakanyane Secondary School, 1,157 compared with 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Makgane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,066 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tibamoshito Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,059 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinakanyane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Ramphelane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 897 learners against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2%.

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 Dinakanyane Secondary School for 2027

Because Dinakanyane 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
Rokalebea; Ga-Seroka; Sekhukhune;
Postal
P.o. Box 347; Sekhukhune1124
Telephone
082 378 1309
EMIS number
925610179

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinakanyane 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 Dinakanyane Secondary School directly, on 082 378 1309, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinakanyane 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 Dinakanyane Secondary School the best school in Sekhukhune?
On the numbers that are published, Dinakanyane Secondary School's 95.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAMPHELANE at 89.7%.
How many other schools are there in Sekhukhune besides Dinakanyane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sekhukhune, including Dihlabaneng.
How big are the classes at Dinakanyane Secondary School?
Dinakanyane Secondary School reported 537 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Dinakanyane Secondary School?
No. Dinakanyane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dinakanyane Secondary School's matric results like?
Dinakanyane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.
Is Dinakanyane Secondary School a public or private school?
Dinakanyane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinakanyane Secondary School?
You can call 082 378 1309. It is located at Rokalebea; Ga-Seroka; Sekhukhune;.
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