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Sinthumule Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tshilwavhusiku, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tshilwavhusiku, Sinthumule Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.4%.

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

Sinthumule Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tshilwavhusiku. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

2,202
Learners
66
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Sinthumule Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 360 learners from Sinthumule Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329324985.0%
202432729289.3%
202536032991.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Sinthumule Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13710878.8%
Mathematical Literacy19117993.7%
Physical Sciences1219074.4%
Life Sciences20519092.7%
Agricultural Sciences1048884.6%
Accounting444397.7%
Business Studies2323100.0%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography25423190.9%
History766281.6%
English First Additional Language328328100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Sinthumule Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinthumule Secondary School, at 2,569 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a similar size to Sinthumule Secondary School, with 2,292 learners against 2,202; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • Elim Secondary School is a similar size to Sinthumule Secondary School, with 2,035 learners against 2,202; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is a similar size to Sinthumule Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 2,202; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is a similar size to Sinthumule Secondary School, with 1,737 learners against 2,202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinthumule Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.

Tshilwavhusiku

Zooming into Tshilwavhusiku, here are 5 other schools to compare against Sinthumule Secondary School.

  • Daniel Mubva Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 928 learners against Sinthumule Secondary School's 2,202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinthumule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Munau Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 826 learners against Sinthumule Secondary School's 2,202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinthumule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mmberegeni Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 613 learners against Sinthumule Secondary School's 2,202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinthumule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Madabani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 485 learners against Sinthumule Secondary School's 2,202; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinthumule Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Swobani Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 129 learners against Sinthumule Secondary School's 2,202; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sinthumule Secondary School's 91.4%.
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 Sinthumule Secondary School for 2027

Because Sinthumule 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
Stand No1; Ramahantsha; Greater Louis Trichardt;
Postal
P.o. Box 1182; Louis Tritchardt
Telephone
015 571 2039
EMIS number
928332257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sinthumule 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 Sinthumule Secondary School directly, on 015 571 2039, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sinthumule 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 Sinthumule Secondary School the best school in Tshilwavhusiku?
On the numbers that are published, Sinthumule Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.4% is lower than SWOBANI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tshilwavhusiku besides Sinthumule Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Tshilwavhusiku, including Daniel Mubva.
How big are the classes at Sinthumule Secondary School?
Sinthumule Secondary School reported 2,202 learners and 66 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Sinthumule Secondary School?
No. Sinthumule Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sinthumule Secondary School's matric results like?
Sinthumule Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's up from 85% in 2023.
Is Sinthumule Secondary School a public or private school?
Sinthumule Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sinthumule Secondary School?
You can call 015 571 2039. It is located at Stand No1; Ramahantsha; Greater Louis Trichardt;.
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