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Tshiawelo Secondary School

Public secondary school, commercial specialisation · Vleifontein, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Tshiawelo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vleifontein, Makhado. Its last matric group achieved a 77.7% pass rate.

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

In Vleifontein, Makhado, Tshiawelo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

795
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Commercial
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tshiawelo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tshiawelo Secondary School entered 112 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023827287.8%
2024956669.5%
20251128777.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshiawelo Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.9% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211361.9%
Mathematical Literacy744864.9%
Physical Sciences211257.1%
Life Sciences503570.0%
Business Studies161062.5%
Geography796278.5%
History584374.1%
English First Additional Language959498.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

5 other schools in Vhembe West district, for comparison against Tshiawelo Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshiawelo Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshiawelo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 795; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.1% against Tshiawelo Secondary School's 77.7%.
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 Tshiawelo Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshiawelo 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
960 Tshiawelo Street Corner Joe Slovo And Chris Hani Street Vleifontein
Postal
P.o. Box 1482; Louis Trichardt920
Telephone
015 584 0557
EMIS number
931331506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshiawelo 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 Tshiawelo Secondary School directly, on 015 584 0557, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshiawelo 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 Tshiawelo Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Tshiawelo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.7% is lower than TSHIVHASE's 89.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Makhado besides Tshiawelo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Tshiawelo Secondary School?
Tshiawelo Secondary School reported 795 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Tshiawelo Secondary School?
No. Tshiawelo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshiawelo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshiawelo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.7%, in 2025. That's down from 87.8% in 2023.
Is Tshiawelo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshiawelo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshiawelo Secondary School?
You can call 015 584 0557. It is located at 960 Tshiawelo Street Corner Joe Slovo And Chris Hani Street Vleifontein.
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