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Tshamakwatini Secondary School

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

Tshamakwatini Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Nzhelele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.5%.

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

In Nzhelele, Tshamakwatini Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

593
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tshamakwatini Secondary School entered 64 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.5% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023422764.3%
2024725170.8%
2025645687.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshamakwatini Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211047.6%
Mathematical Literacy514588.2%
Physical Sciences211571.4%
Life Sciences725272.2%
Geography726995.8%
History513058.8%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshamakwatini Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.

Nzhelele

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Siloam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshamakwatini Secondary School, 1,202 compared with 593; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshamakwatini Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 862 learners against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 593; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Tshamakwatini Secondary School's 87.5%.
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School is a similar size to Tshamakwatini Secondary School, with 772 learners against 593; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshamakwatini Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tshamakwatini Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshamakwatini 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
Mavhunga Village; Nzhelele;
Postal
P.o. Box 620; Nzhelele993
Telephone
079 172 1915
EMIS number
928330978

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshamakwatini 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 Tshamakwatini Secondary School directly, on 079 172 1915, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshamakwatini 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 Tshamakwatini Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Tshamakwatini Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.5% is lower than PATRICK RAMAANO's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Nzhelele besides Tshamakwatini Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshamakwatini Secondary School?
Tshamakwatini Secondary School reported 593 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Tshamakwatini Secondary School?
No. Tshamakwatini Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshamakwatini Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshamakwatini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 64.3% in 2023.
Is Tshamakwatini Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshamakwatini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshamakwatini Secondary School?
You can call 079 172 1915. It is located at Mavhunga Village; Nzhelele;.
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