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Tshebela Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamolepo, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

Tshebela Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Gamolepo, Polokwane. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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

In Gamolepo, Polokwane, Tshebela Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

360
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tshebela 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, 53 matric candidates from Tshebela Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023504488.0%
2024413892.7%
2025534381.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshebela Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics262180.8%
Physical Sciences262180.8%
Life Sciences262180.8%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language4141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how Tshebela Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tshebela Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 360; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tshebela Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshebela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Tshebela Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshebela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

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

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tshebela Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 360; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Tshebela Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshebela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshebela Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshebela Secondary School, 1,780 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshebela Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tshebela Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshebela 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
Gamolepo; Site No 614;
Postal
P/Bag X7306; Pietersburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923241511

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshebela 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 Tshebela Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshebela 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 Tshebela Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Tshebela Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% 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 Tshebela Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Tshebela Secondary School?
Tshebela Secondary School reported 360 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Tshebela Secondary School?
No. Tshebela Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshebela Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshebela Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. That's down from 88% in 2023.
Is Tshebela Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshebela Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshebela Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Gamolepo; Site No 614;.
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