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Dzata Secondary School

Public secondary school · Nzhelele, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

In Nzhelele, Dzata Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 93.9% pass rate.

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

Dzata Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Nzhelele. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

2,569
Learners
75
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Dzata Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Dzata Secondary School entered 412 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202328026092.9%
202438436996.1%
202541238793.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Dzata Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics17315790.8%
Mathematical Literacy21120999.1%
Physical Sciences16212979.6%
Life Sciences34828882.8%
Agricultural Sciences969396.9%
Accounting363494.4%
Business Studies3636100.0%
Economics363186.1%
Geography34834498.9%
History908897.8%
English First Additional Language384384100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Dzata Secondary School.

  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a similar size to Dzata Secondary School, with 2,292 learners against 2,569; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Dzata Secondary School, at 2,202 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School is a similar size to Dzata Secondary School, with 2,035 learners against 2,569; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is a similar size to Dzata Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 2,569; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.7% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,737 learners against Dzata Secondary School's 2,569; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dzata Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%.

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dzata Secondary School.

  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a similar size to Dzata Secondary School, with 2,292 learners against 2,569; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 1,202 learners against Dzata Secondary School's 2,569; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dzata Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 862 learners against Dzata Secondary School's 2,569; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.7% against Dzata Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dzata Secondary School, 772 compared with 2,569; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dzata Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rabali Primary School teaches fewer learners than Dzata Secondary School, 772 compared with 2,569; is a public primary school, a different phase than Dzata Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Dzata Secondary School for 2027

Because Dzata 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
Vhutuwangadzebu; Dzanani;
Postal
P.o. Box 339; Dzelele993
Telephone
99
EMIS number
928330466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dzata 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 Dzata Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dzata 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 Dzata Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Dzata Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.9% is lower than PATRICK RAMAANO's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nzhelele besides Dzata Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Patrick Ramaano.
How big are the classes at Dzata Secondary School?
Dzata Secondary School reported 2,569 learners and 75 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 Dzata Secondary School?
No. Dzata Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Dzata Secondary School's matric results like?
Dzata Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92.9% since 2023.
Is Dzata Secondary School a public or private school?
Dzata Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dzata Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Vhutuwangadzebu; Dzanani;.
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