Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tshivhilwi, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Thinashaka Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Tshivhilwi, Makhado, Thinashaka Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Thinashaka Secondary School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 76.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 58 | 77.3% |
| 2024 | 95 | 88 | 92.6% |
| 2025 | 130 | 100 | 76.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Thinashaka Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 19 | 54.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 54 | 90.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 32 | 25 | 78.1% |
| Life Sciences | 76 | 70 | 92.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Geography | 95 | 93 | 97.9% |
| History | 44 | 40 | 90.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 95 | 95 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thinashaka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Thinashaka 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.