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Ditau Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shatale, Shatale, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

Ditau Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Shatale. Its last matric group achieved a 80.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Ditau Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Shatale, Ditau Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

508
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ditau Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ditau Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ditau Secondary School entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023905055.6%
2024675582.1%
2025735980.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ditau Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14321.4%
Mathematical Literacy534584.9%
Physical Sciences14535.7%
Life Sciences572035.1%
Agricultural Sciences573968.4%
Accounting10550.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics1010100.0%
History575494.7%
English First Additional Language6767100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bohlabela district with Ditau Secondary School.

  • Masana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,280 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Ditau Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,972 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Ditau Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School teaches considerably more learners than Ditau Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 508; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ditau Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Ditau Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditau Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Shatale

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

  • Sekhukhusa Senior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,241 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Ditau Secondary School's 80.8%.
  • Boikhutso Primary-2 School is noticeably bigger, teaching 724 learners against Ditau Secondary School's 508; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditau Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mathule Primary-1 School sits in roughly the same size range as Ditau Secondary School, at 635 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditau Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Farel Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ditau Secondary School, at 579 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditau Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Matlalong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ditau Secondary School, at 561 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditau Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1365 B Nearpostoffice, Shatale, Bushbuckridge, 1282
Postal
Po Box 685 Shatale Bushbuckridge 1282
Telephone
013 777 5020
EMIS number
800035121

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ditau 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 Ditau Secondary School directly, on 013 777 5020, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ditau 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 Ditau Secondary School the best school in Shatale?
On the numbers that are published, Ditau Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.8% is lower than SEKHUKHUSA SENIOR SCHOOL's 93.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Shatale besides Ditau Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shatale, including Sekhukhusa Senior School.
How big are the classes at Ditau Secondary School?
Ditau Secondary School reported 508 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Ditau Secondary School?
Yes, Ditau Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ditau Secondary School's matric results like?
Ditau Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.8%, in 2025. That's up from 55.6% in 2023.
Is Ditau Secondary School a public or private school?
Ditau Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ditau Secondary School?
You can call 013 777 5020. It is located at 1365 B Nearpostoffice, Shatale, Bushbuckridge, 1282.
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