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Tshianane Secondary School

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

Tshianane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Dzanani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.3%.

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

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

494
Learners
17
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tshianane Secondary School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023493877.6%
2024383592.1%
2025454293.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshianane Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12433.3%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Life Sciences383078.9%
Agricultural Sciences383592.1%
Geography383489.5%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshianane Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.4% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%.

Dzanani

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

  • Tshikuwi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshianane Secondary School, 1,228 compared with 494; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshianane Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nngweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,146 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.5% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%.
  • George Mbulaheni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,082 learners against Tshianane Secondary School's 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.6% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Jonathan Mushaathama Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshianane Secondary School, 824 compared with 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%).
  • Mulenga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshianane Secondary School, 708 compared with 494; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.2% against Tshianane Secondary School's 93.3%.
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 Tshianane Secondary School for 2027

Tshianane Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tshianane Sec; Musekwa Village; Dzanani;
Postal
P.o. Box 494; Dzanani
Telephone
079 203 0181
EMIS number
928331650

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshianane 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 Tshianane Secondary School directly, on 079 203 0181, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshianane 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 Tshianane Secondary School the best school in Dzanani?
On the numbers that are published, Tshianane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.3% is lower than MULENGA's 97.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dzanani besides Tshianane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dzanani, including Tshikuwi.
How big are the classes at Tshianane Secondary School?
Tshianane Secondary School reported 494 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Tshianane Secondary School?
No. Tshianane Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshianane Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshianane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.3%, in 2025. That's up from 77.6% in 2023.
Is Tshianane Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshianane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshianane Secondary School?
You can call 079 203 0181. It is located at Tshianane Sec; Musekwa Village; Dzanani;.
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