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Tshikota Secondary School

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

Tshikota Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Makhado. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.9%.

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

In Makhado, Tshikota Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

916
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 235 matric candidates from Tshikota Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 77.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314310372.0%
202419114374.9%
202523518377.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshikota Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.5%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics714360.6%
Mathematical Literacy1209276.7%
Physical Sciences473676.6%
Life Sciences15611473.1%
Agricultural Sciences866272.1%
Accounting211466.7%
Business Studies353291.4%
Economics352365.7%
Geography706694.3%
History1239274.8%
English First Additional Language19119099.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how Tshikota Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikota Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.

Makhado

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

  • Tshivhase Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Mbilwi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,091 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.3% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Primary School Bergvlam is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,704 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikota Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Thohoyandou Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,521 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.6% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
  • Mphaphuli Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,458 learners against Tshikota Secondary School's 916; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.1% against Tshikota Secondary School's 77.9%.
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 Tshikota Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshikota 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
188 Corner Kganakga And Lephalale Str
Postal
Po Box 1764
Telephone
99
EMIS number
993304300

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshikota 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 Tshikota Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshikota 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 Tshikota Secondary School the best school in Makhado?
On the numbers that are published, Tshikota Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.9% 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 Tshikota Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Makhado, including Tshivhase.
How big are the classes at Tshikota Secondary School?
Tshikota Secondary School reported 916 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Tshikota Secondary School?
No. Tshikota Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshikota Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshikota Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.9%, in 2025. That's up from 72% in 2023.
Is Tshikota Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshikota Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshikota Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at 188 Corner Kganakga And Lephalale Str.
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