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Thivhilaeli Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maniili, Sibasa, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thivhilaeli Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Maniili, Sibasa. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.5%.

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Thivhilaeli Secondary School is a public secondary school in Maniili, Sibasa. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

579
Learners
19
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thivhilaeli 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

Thivhilaeli Secondary School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.5% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023926368.5%
2024776179.2%
2025666395.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thivhilaeli Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332163.6%
Mathematical Literacy454088.9%
Physical Sciences322062.5%
Life Sciences322681.3%
Geography786380.8%
History464189.1%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Thivhilaeli Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 579; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 579; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thivhilaeli Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thivhilaeli Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thivhilaeli Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.1% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%).

Sibasa

Zooming into Sibasa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thivhilaeli Secondary School.

  • Tshiluvhi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thivhilaeli Secondary School, 1,482 compared with 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thivhilaeli Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makwarela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,098 learners against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thivhilaeli Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tshilala Secondary School is a similar size to Thivhilaeli Secondary School, with 791 learners against 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%).
  • Maniini Primary School is a similar size to Thivhilaeli Secondary School, with 760 learners against 579; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thivhilaeli Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Guvhukuvhu Secondary School is a similar size to Thivhilaeli Secondary School, with 752 learners against 579; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Thivhilaeli Secondary School's 95.5%.
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 Thivhilaeli Secondary School for 2027

Thivhilaeli Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ha-Tshikovha Village
Postal
P/Bag X2600; Sibasa970
Telephone
015 969 1221
EMIS number
930351272

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thivhilaeli 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 Thivhilaeli Secondary School directly, on 015 969 1221, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thivhilaeli 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 Thivhilaeli Secondary School the best school in Sibasa?
On the numbers that are published, Thivhilaeli Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.5% is lower than TSHILALA's 96.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Sibasa besides Thivhilaeli Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sibasa, including Tshiluvhi.
How big are the classes at Thivhilaeli Secondary School?
Thivhilaeli Secondary School reported 579 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Thivhilaeli Secondary School?
No. Thivhilaeli Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thivhilaeli Secondary School's matric results like?
Thivhilaeli Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. That's up from 68.5% in 2023.
Is Thivhilaeli Secondary School a public or private school?
Thivhilaeli Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thivhilaeli Secondary School?
You can call 015 969 1221. It is located at Ha-Tshikovha Village.
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