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Ditsepu Secondary School

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

Ditsepu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamaja, Polokwane. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.6% pass rate.

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

Located in Gamaja, Polokwane, Ditsepu Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

444
Learners
13
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ditsepu 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, 145 matric candidates from Ditsepu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023958690.5%
202412310484.6%
202514511478.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ditsepu Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634571.4%
Mathematical Literacy604880.0%
Physical Sciences443681.8%
Life Sciences1029088.2%
Agricultural Sciences1029088.2%
Business Studies212095.2%
Economics211466.7%
Geography797696.2%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 444; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ditsepu Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 444; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ditsepu Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditsepu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 444; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Ditsepu Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditsepu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 444; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Ditsepu Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 444; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Ditsepu Secondary School's 78.6%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditsepu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditsepu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ditsepu Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 444; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ditsepu 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 Ditsepu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ditsepu Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Maja Village 208
Postal
P O Box 2573; Maja.
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923260154

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ditsepu 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 Ditsepu Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ditsepu 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 Ditsepu Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Ditsepu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 78.6% 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 Ditsepu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Ditsepu Secondary School?
Ditsepu Secondary School reported 444 learners and 13 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 Ditsepu Secondary School?
No. Ditsepu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ditsepu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ditsepu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.6%, in 2025. That's down from 90.5% in 2023.
Is Ditsepu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ditsepu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ditsepu Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Maja Village 208.
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