Public secondary school · Tshidimbini, Makhado, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tshidimbini Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Tshidimbini Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tshidimbini, Makhado. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 88 matric candidates from Tshidimbini Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 41 | 82.0% |
| 2024 | 80 | 60 | 75.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 71 | 80.7% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Tshidimbini Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 19 | 13 | 68.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 61 | 56 | 91.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 9 | 47.4% |
| Life Sciences | 80 | 42 | 52.5% |
| Geography | 80 | 72 | 90.0% |
| History | 61 | 44 | 72.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Tshidimbini Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
As a public school, Tshidimbini Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.