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Thinashaka Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tshivhilwi, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Thinashaka Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshivhilwi, Makhado. Its last matric group achieved a 76.9% pass rate.

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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.

490
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thinashaka Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023755877.3%
2024958892.6%
202513010076.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thinashaka Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics351954.3%
Mathematical Literacy605490.0%
Physical Sciences322578.1%
Life Sciences767092.1%
Agricultural Sciences191894.7%
Geography959397.9%
History444090.9%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe East district with Thinashaka Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thinashaka Secondary School, 2,643 compared with 490; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thinashaka Secondary School, 2,493 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Liivha Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thinashaka Secondary School, 2,329 compared with 490; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thinashaka Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.

Makhado

And within Makhado itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thinashaka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Thinashaka Secondary School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.1% against Thinashaka Secondary School's 76.9%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thinashaka Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshivhilwi Village; Tshivhase;
Postal
P/Bag X2357; Sibasa970
Telephone
072 251 3498
EMIS number
930351333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thinashaka 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 Thinashaka Secondary School directly, on 072 251 3498, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thinashaka Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thinashaka Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Thinashaka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.9% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Thinashaka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Thinashaka Secondary School?
Thinashaka Secondary School reported 490 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Thinashaka Secondary School?
No. Thinashaka Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thinashaka Secondary School's matric results like?
Thinashaka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77.3% since 2023.
Is Thinashaka Secondary School a public or private school?
Thinashaka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thinashaka Secondary School?
You can call 072 251 3498. It is located at Tshivhilwi Village; Tshivhase;.
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