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Litshovhu Secondary School

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

Litshovhu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.4%.

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

Located in Makhado, Litshovhu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,243
Learners
40
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Litshovhu 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, 175 matric candidates from Litshovhu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318514678.9%
202423518076.6%
202517514683.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1209175.8%
Mathematical Literacy1159986.1%
Physical Sciences1027472.5%
Life Sciences20814469.2%
Agricultural Sciences13612390.4%
Accounting382873.7%
Business Studies272177.8%
Economics272074.1%
Geography1068277.4%
History493571.4%
English First Additional Language235235100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Litshovhu Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Litshovhu Secondary School's 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam sits in roughly the same size range as Litshovhu Secondary School, at 1,704 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Litshovhu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Litshovhu Secondary School, at 1,521 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is a similar size to Litshovhu Secondary School, with 1,458 learners against 1,243; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Litshovhu Secondary School's 83.4%.
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 Litshovhu Secondary School for 2027

Because Litshovhu 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
Madombidzha Ii; Sinthumule;
Postal
P.o. Box 645; Louis Trichardt920
Telephone
015 515 0015
EMIS number
928332509

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Litshovhu 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 Litshovhu Secondary School directly, on 015 515 0015, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Litshovhu 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 Litshovhu Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Litshovhu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.4% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Litshovhu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Litshovhu Secondary School?
Litshovhu Secondary School reported 1,243 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Litshovhu Secondary School?
No. Litshovhu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Litshovhu Secondary School's matric results like?
Litshovhu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.4%, in 2025. That's up from 78.9% in 2023.
Is Litshovhu Secondary School a public or private school?
Litshovhu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Litshovhu Secondary School?
You can call 015 515 0015. It is located at Madombidzha Ii; Sinthumule;.
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