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Dithothwaneng Secondary School

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

Dithothwaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.3%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Dithothwaneng Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Polokwane, Dithothwaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

780
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Dithothwaneng 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, 131 matric candidates from Dithothwaneng Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231239879.7%
2024836072.3%
20251319673.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Dithothwaneng Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342882.4%
Mathematical Literacy492857.1%
Physical Sciences262388.5%
Life Sciences262492.3%
Agricultural Sciences302996.7%
Accounting271348.1%
Business Studies272592.6%
Economics271970.4%
Geography301963.3%
History302066.7%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Dithothwaneng Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 780; is a public combined school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 780; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 780; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 780; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 780; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 73.3%.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 780; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 780; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Dithothwaneng Secondary School's 73.3%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 780; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 780; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dithothwaneng Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 780; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dithothwaneng 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 Dithothwaneng Secondary School for 2027

Because Dithothwaneng 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
Mphanama; Apel;
Postal
P.o. Box 377; Jane Furse
Telephone
013 265 7994
EMIS number
925610018

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dithothwaneng 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 Dithothwaneng Secondary School directly, on 013 265 7994, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dithothwaneng 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 Dithothwaneng Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Dithothwaneng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 73.3% 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 Dithothwaneng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Dithothwaneng Secondary School?
Dithothwaneng Secondary School reported 780 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Dithothwaneng Secondary School?
No. Dithothwaneng Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dithothwaneng Secondary School's matric results like?
Dithothwaneng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.3%, in 2025. That's down from 79.7% in 2023.
Is Dithothwaneng Secondary School a public or private school?
Dithothwaneng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dithothwaneng Secondary School?
You can call 013 265 7994. It is located at Mphanama; Apel;.
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