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Dinao Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamphahlelevillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Gamphahlelevillage, Polokwane, Dinao Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 62.5%.

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

Dinao Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Gamphahlelevillage, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

396
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dinao 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

Of the 64 learners from Dinao Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 62.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023786482.1%
2024483981.3%
2025644062.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dinao Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281139.3%
Mathematical Literacy201785.0%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences383181.6%
Agricultural Sciences232087.0%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics10770.0%
Geography383797.4%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Dinao Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dinao Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dinao Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinao Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Dinao Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinao Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dinao Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dinao Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dinao Secondary School's 62.5%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinao Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinao Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Dinao Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dinao Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Dinao Secondary School for 2027

Dinao 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
Grootvlei
Postal
P/Bag X09; Chuenespoort
Telephone
082 740 5004
EMIS number
923260130

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dinao 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 Dinao Secondary School directly, on 082 740 5004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dinao 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 Dinao Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Dinao Secondary School's matric pass rate of 62.5% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Dinao Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Dinao Secondary School?
Dinao Secondary School reported 396 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Dinao Secondary School?
No. Dinao Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dinao Secondary School's matric results like?
Dinao Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 62.5%, in 2025. That's down from 82.1% in 2023.
Is Dinao Secondary School a public or private school?
Dinao Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dinao Secondary School?
You can call 082 740 5004. It is located at Grootvlei.
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