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Tshifhena Secondary School

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

Welcome to Tshifhena Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Nzhelele. Its last matric group achieved a 88.9% pass rate.

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Tshifhena Secondary School is a public secondary school in Nzhelele. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

256
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshifhena 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tshifhena Secondary School entered 36 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292379.3%
2024452657.8%
2025363288.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Tshifhena Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against Tshifhena Secondary School's 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 2,035 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 1,946 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.

Nzhelele

Zooming into Nzhelele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshifhena Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 2,569 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 2,292 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Siloam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,202 learners against Tshifhena Secondary School's 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshifhena Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshilogoni Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 862 compared with 256; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.7% against Tshifhena Secondary School's 88.9%).
  • Mutuwafhethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshifhena Secondary School, 772 compared with 256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshifhena Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tshifhena Secondary School for 2027

Tshifhena 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
Tshifhena; Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 395; Nzhelele993
Telephone
082 214 6931
EMIS number
928330459

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshifhena 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 Tshifhena Secondary School directly, on 082 214 6931, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshifhena Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Tshifhena Secondary School the best school in Nzhelele?
On the numbers that are published, Tshifhena Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% 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 Tshifhena Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nzhelele, including Dzata.
How big are the classes at Tshifhena Secondary School?
Tshifhena Secondary School reported 256 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Tshifhena Secondary School?
No. Tshifhena Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshifhena Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshifhena Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 79.3% in 2023.
Is Tshifhena Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshifhena Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshifhena Secondary School?
You can call 082 214 6931. It is located at Tshifhena; Village;.
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