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Nthetsheleseni Secondary School

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

In Sibasa, Makhado, Nthetsheleseni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Nthetsheleseni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sibasa, Makhado. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,244
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nthetsheleseni 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

In 2025, 111 matric candidates from Nthetsheleseni Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023666293.9%
202410810799.1%
2025111111100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nthetsheleseni Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics262180.8%
Mathematical Literacy827793.9%
Physical Sciences191894.7%
Life Sciences4747100.0%
Agricultural Sciences413687.8%
Geography10810597.2%
History484695.8%
English First Additional Language108108100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 1,244; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%).
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 1,244; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.1% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.

Makhado

Zooming into Makhado, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, 2,091 compared with 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is a similar size to Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, with 1,704 learners against 1,244; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nthetsheleseni Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is a similar size to Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, with 1,521 learners against 1,244; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.6% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nthetsheleseni Secondary School, at 1,458 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.1% against Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100%.
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 Nthetsheleseni Secondary School for 2027

Nthetsheleseni 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
Tshivhulani Loc.; Sibasa;
Postal
P/Bag 2262; Sibasa
Telephone
015 963 1955
EMIS number
930351418

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nthetsheleseni 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 Nthetsheleseni Secondary School directly, on 015 963 1955, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nthetsheleseni 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 Nthetsheleseni Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's 100% 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 Nthetsheleseni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Nthetsheleseni Secondary School?
Nthetsheleseni Secondary School reported 1,244 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Nthetsheleseni Secondary School?
No. Nthetsheleseni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's matric results like?
Nthetsheleseni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.9% in 2023.
Is Nthetsheleseni Secondary School a public or private school?
Nthetsheleseni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nthetsheleseni Secondary School?
You can call 015 963 1955. It is located at Tshivhulani Loc.; Sibasa;.
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