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Thwalima Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tshitale, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Thwalima Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tshitale, Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 63.5%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thwalima Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tshitale, Makhado, Thwalima Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

250
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 63 matric candidates from Thwalima Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 63.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023724562.5%
2024474187.2%
2025634063.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thwalima Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics111090.9%
Mathematical Literacy373389.2%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences221359.1%
Agricultural Sciences211466.7%
Geography262284.6%
History383592.1%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thwalima Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.3% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thwalima Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Thwalima Secondary School's 250; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.1% against Thwalima Secondary School's 63.5%.
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 Thwalima Secondary School for 2027

Thwalima 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- Maduwa Village; Nthabalala;
Postal
Box 733; Elim Hospital
Telephone
072 525 2091
EMIS number
931341015

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thwalima 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 Thwalima Secondary School directly, on 072 525 2091, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thwalima 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 Thwalima Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Thwalima Secondary School's matric pass rate of 63.5% 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 Thwalima Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Thwalima Secondary School?
Thwalima Secondary School reported 250 learners and 7 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 Thwalima Secondary School?
No. Thwalima Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thwalima Secondary School's matric results like?
Thwalima Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 63.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 62.5% since 2023.
Is Thwalima Secondary School a public or private school?
Thwalima Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thwalima Secondary School?
You can call 072 525 2091. It is located at Ha- Maduwa Village; Nthabalala;.
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