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Tema Secondary School

Public secondary school · Drestenpest, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tema Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Drestenpest, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 95.2% pass rate.

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Tema Secondary School is a public secondary school in Drestenpest, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

547
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tema 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 63 learners from Tema Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023564783.9%
20244848100.0%
2025636095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tema Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252496.0%
Mathematical Literacy2323100.0%
Physical Sciences252496.0%
Life Sciences4848100.0%
Economics232295.7%
Geography4848100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Tema Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tema Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%).
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tema Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tema Secondary School, 1,466 compared with 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tema Secondary School, 1,342 compared with 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.9% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tema Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Tema Secondary School's 95.2%).
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tema Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tema Secondary School's 547; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tema Secondary School for 2027

Because Tema 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
Dresteinpest;8545;
Postal
P.o. Box 1685; Bochum
Telephone
082 295 2142
EMIS number
920211862

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tema 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 Tema Secondary School directly, on 082 295 2142, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tema 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 Tema Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Tema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tema Secondary School?
Tema Secondary School reported 547 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Tema Secondary School?
No. Tema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tema Secondary School's matric results like?
Tema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 83.9% in 2023.
Is Tema Secondary School a public or private school?
Tema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tema Secondary School?
You can call 082 295 2142. It is located at Dresteinpest;8545;.
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