Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Makhado, Sinthumule, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

938

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 132 matric candidates from Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	155	109	70.3%
2024	120	88	73.3%
2025	132	110	83.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	61	30	49.2%
Mathematical Literacy	60	52	86.7%
Physical Sciences	56	35	62.5%
Life Sciences	96	73	76.0%
Agricultural Sciences	47	40	85.1%
Accounting	14	13	92.9%
Business Studies	23	19	82.6%
Economics	25	20	80.0%
Geography	53	47	88.7%
History	49	37	75.5%
English First Additional Language	121	121	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.
Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.
Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.
Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.

Sinthumule

Magau Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School, at 791 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Tshilwavhusiku Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 570 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Harold Rudzani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 529 learners against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Maluta Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School, 485 compared with 938; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's 83.3%.
Tshikwarani Primary School teaches fewer learners than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School, 419 compared with 938; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School for 2027

Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;
Postal: P.o. Box 136; Sinthumule.
Telephone: 079 372 1327
EMIS number: 928331407

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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 Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School directly, on 079 372 1327, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Jonathan Thifulufhelwi 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 Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School the best school in Sinthumule?

On the numbers that are published, Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than MALUTA's 93%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Sinthumule besides Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Sinthumule, including Magau.

How big are the classes at Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School?

Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School reported 938 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School?

No. Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's matric results like?

Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's up from 70.3% in 2023.

Is Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School a public or private school?

Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Jonathan Thifulufhelwi Secondary School?

You can call 079 372 1327. It is located at Madombidzha Zone 2; Sinthumule;.