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Tshikhuthula Secondary School

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

Tshikhuthula Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mashamba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.4%.

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

In Mashamba, Tshikhuthula Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

516
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tshikhuthula 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 108 learners from Tshikhuthula Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316311973.0%
20241208671.7%
20251087569.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshikhuthula Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics805163.8%
Mathematical Literacy413790.2%
Physical Sciences815163.0%
Life Sciences816782.7%
Agricultural Sciences786178.2%
Geography857284.7%
History403177.5%
English First Additional Language122122100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

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

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikhuthula Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.

Mashamba

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

  • Tshiitwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 516; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Tshikhuthula Secondary School's 69.4%.
  • Mashamba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikhuthula Secondary School, 766 compared with 516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikhuthula Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lotsha Primary School is a similar size to Tshikhuthula Secondary School, with 563 learners against 516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikhuthula Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mawela Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshikhuthula Secondary School, 329 compared with 516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikhuthula Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshitangule Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshikhuthula Secondary School, 261 compared with 516; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikhuthula Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tshikhuthula Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshikhuthula 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
Mukondeni Village.; Mulima Tribal; Nooit Ged;
Postal
P.o. Box 153; Mashamba
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921520344

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshikhuthula 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 Tshikhuthula Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshikhuthula 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 Tshikhuthula Secondary School the best school in Mashamba?
On the numbers that are published, Tshikhuthula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.4% is lower than TSHIITWA's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mashamba besides Tshikhuthula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mashamba, including Tshiitwa.
How big are the classes at Tshikhuthula Secondary School?
Tshikhuthula Secondary School reported 516 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tshikhuthula Secondary School?
No. Tshikhuthula Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshikhuthula Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshikhuthula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.4%, in 2025. That's down from 73% in 2023.
Is Tshikhuthula Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshikhuthula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshikhuthula Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Mukondeni Village.; Mulima Tribal; Nooit Ged;.
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