Public secondary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tidima Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Tidima Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matoks, Polokwane. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 116 matric candidates from Tidima Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 91 | 88.3% |
| 2024 | 146 | 132 | 90.4% |
| 2025 | 116 | 102 | 87.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Tidima Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 63 | 40 | 63.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 84 | 76 | 90.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 44 | 35 | 79.5% |
| Life Sciences | 116 | 105 | 90.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 72 | 68 | 94.4% |
| Accounting | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 30 | 93.8% |
| Economics | 32 | 25 | 78.1% |
| Geography | 115 | 112 | 97.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 148 | 148 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Tidima 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.
Because Tidima 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.