Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Calirfonia, Ohrigstad, Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

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Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 124 matric candidates from Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.9% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	63	52	82.5%
2024	75	73	97.3%
2025	124	114	91.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	31	30	96.8%
Mathematical Literacy	44	43	97.7%
Physical Sciences	31	28	90.3%
Life Sciences	65	62	95.4%
Accounting	10	9	90.0%
Business Studies	10	10	100.0%
Economics	10	10	100.0%
Geography	65	64	98.5%
History	34	33	97.1%
English First Additional Language	75	75	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 642; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 91.9%.
St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 642; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 91.9%.
Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 642; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 91.9%.

Ohrigstad

Maokeng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, at 454 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 91.9%.
Dipitsi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 429 learners against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Matshaile Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 411 learners against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 642; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.2% against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 91.9%.
Leboeng Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School, 400 compared with 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Mahlahle Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 382 learners against Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's 642; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshabelang Dinoko 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: Ohrigstad; Leboeng; Ga-Nease;
Postal: P.o. Box 242; Maboloke1126
Telephone: 073 871 8093
EMIS number: 925621186

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tshabelang Dinoko 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 Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School directly, on 073 871 8093, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tshabelang Dinoko 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 Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School the best school in Ohrigstad?

On the numbers that are published, Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.9% is lower than MAOKENG's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Ohrigstad besides Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ohrigstad, including Maokeng.

How big are the classes at Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School?

Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School reported 642 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School?

No. Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's matric results like?

Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's up from 82.5% in 2023.

Is Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School a public or private school?

Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tshabelang Dinoko Secondary School?

You can call 073 871 8093. It is located at Ohrigstad; Leboeng; Ga-Nease;.