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Dithebele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Avonvillage, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Dithebele Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Avonvillage, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 93.2% pass rate.

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

In Avonvillage, Polokwane, Dithebele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

580
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Dithebele Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 59 matric candidates from Dithebele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474187.2%
2024423992.9%
2025595593.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Capricorn North district with Dithebele Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,801 learners against Dithebele Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,637 learners against Dithebele Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.8% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%).
  • Maphetsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,466 learners against Dithebele Secondary School's 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithebele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Dithebele Secondary School's 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 1,254 compared with 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 580; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 580; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dithebele Secondary School's 93.2%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithebele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithebele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithebele Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 580; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithebele Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Dithebele Secondary School for 2027

Because Dithebele 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
1784 Avon; Marobjane; Bochum;
Postal
P.o. Box 1727; Bochum
Telephone
082 670 3558
EMIS number
904210159

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dithebele 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 Dithebele Secondary School directly, on 082 670 3558, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dithebele 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 Dithebele Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Dithebele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.2% 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 Dithebele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Dithebele Secondary School?
Dithebele Secondary School reported 580 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Dithebele Secondary School?
No. Dithebele Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dithebele Secondary School's matric results like?
Dithebele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.2%, in 2025. That's up from 87.2% in 2023.
Is Dithebele Secondary School a public or private school?
Dithebele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dithebele Secondary School?
You can call 082 670 3558. It is located at 1784 Avon; Marobjane; Bochum;.
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