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Louis Trichardt Secondary School

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

Louis Trichardt Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Makhado. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.9% pass rate.

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

In Makhado, Louis Trichardt Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

823
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Louis Trichardt Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Louis Trichardt Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 148 matric candidates from Louis Trichardt Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313712692.0%
202413212594.7%
202514813993.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Louis Trichardt Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics695681.2%
Mathematical Literacy6363100.0%
Physical Sciences393076.9%
Life Sciences514996.1%
Accounting332884.8%
Business Studies716794.4%
Economics232087.0%
Geography3737100.0%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Louis Trichardt Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Louis Trichardt Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.7% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%).

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; is a public primary school, a different phase than Louis Trichardt Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 823; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9%.
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 Louis Trichardt Secondary School for 2027

Because Louis Trichardt 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
Andersonst North; Louis Trichardt;
Postal
P.o. Box 101; Louis Trichardt
Telephone
015 516 4965
EMIS number
905331483

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt Secondary School directly, on 015 516 4965, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Louis Trichardt Secondary School's 93.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHIVHASE at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Louis Trichardt Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Louis Trichardt Secondary School?
Louis Trichardt Secondary School reported 823 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Louis Trichardt Secondary School?
Yes, Louis Trichardt Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Louis Trichardt Secondary School's matric results like?
Louis Trichardt Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 92% since 2023.
Is Louis Trichardt Secondary School a public or private school?
Louis Trichardt Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Louis Trichardt Secondary School?
You can call 015 516 4965. It is located at Andersonst North; Louis Trichardt;.
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