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Tidima Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matoks, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tidima Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Matoks, Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 87.9% pass rate.

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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.

1,070
Learners
30
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231039188.3%
202414613290.4%
202511610287.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tidima Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634063.5%
Mathematical Literacy847690.5%
Physical Sciences443579.5%
Life Sciences11610590.5%
Agricultural Sciences726894.4%
Accounting322990.6%
Business Studies323093.8%
Economics322578.1%
Geography11511297.4%
English First Additional Language148148100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

5 other schools in Capricorn North district, for comparison against Tidima Secondary School.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tidima Secondary School, 1,801 compared with 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tidima Secondary School, 1,637 compared with 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tidima Secondary School, at 1,466 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tidima Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tidima Secondary School, at 1,342 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.9% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%).
  • Nare Secondary School is a similar size to Tidima Secondary School, with 1,254 learners against 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tidima Secondary School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Tidima Secondary School's 1,070; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%).
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Tidima Secondary School's 1,070; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tidima Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Tidima Secondary School's 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tidima Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Tidima Secondary School's 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tidima Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Tidima Secondary School's 1,070; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tidima Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tidima Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Site Number 20;Matseke Village; Gamachaka; Dwarsriver;
Postal
P/Bag X531; Dwarsriver
Telephone
015 527 0331
EMIS number
919340609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tidima 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 Tidima Secondary School directly, on 015 527 0331, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tidima 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 Tidima Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tidima Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.9% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Tidima Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tidima Secondary School?
Tidima Secondary School reported 1,070 learners and 30 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 Tidima Secondary School?
No. Tidima Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tidima Secondary School's matric results like?
Tidima Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.3% since 2023.
Is Tidima Secondary School a public or private school?
Tidima Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tidima Secondary School?
You can call 015 527 0331. It is located at Site Number 20;Matseke Village; Gamachaka; Dwarsriver;.
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