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Tshihlo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Tshihlo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Burgersfort. Its last matric group achieved a 80% pass rate.

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

In Burgersfort, Tshihlo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

145
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tshihlo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 20 learners from Tshihlo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 80% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023201785.0%
2024171694.1%
2025201680.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshihlo Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy121191.7%
Life Sciences171694.1%
Accounting1717100.0%
Economics171376.5%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

Here is how Tshihlo Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune East district.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tshihlo Secondary School, 2,177 compared with 145; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshihlo Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.5% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshihlo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshihlo Secondary School, 1,571 compared with 145; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshihlo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshihlo Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 145; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.

Burgersfort

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

  • St Thomas College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,042 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
  • Mosebu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshihlo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshihlo Secondary School, 1,570 compared with 145; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
  • Mogolo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,483 learners against Tshihlo Secondary School's 145; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Tshihlo Secondary School's 80%.
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 Tshihlo Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshihlo 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
Magakala Area; Serafa Village;
Postal
P.o. Box 717; Driekop; 1129
Telephone
99
EMIS number
925630685

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshihlo 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 Tshihlo Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshihlo 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 Tshihlo Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, Tshihlo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80% is lower than ST THOMAS COLLEGE's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Tshihlo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Tshihlo Secondary School?
Tshihlo Secondary School reported 145 learners and 5 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 Tshihlo Secondary School?
No. Tshihlo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshihlo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshihlo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Tshihlo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshihlo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshihlo Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Magakala Area; Serafa Village;.
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