Public secondary school · Khubvi, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Silemale Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Khubvi, Makhado, Silemale Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 36 matric candidates from Silemale Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 26 | 44.8% |
| 2024 | 46 | 29 | 63.0% |
| 2025 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Silemale Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 37 | 30 | 81.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 25 | 54.3% |
| Geography | 46 | 33 | 71.7% |
| History | 37 | 23 | 62.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Silemale Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Silemale 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.