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Tshikundamalema Secondary School

Public secondary school · Maramanzhi, Masisi, Limpopo · Vhembe East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tshikundamalema Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Maramanzhi, Masisi. Its most recent matric class posted a 86.7% pass rate.

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Tshikundamalema Secondary School is a public secondary school in Maramanzhi, Masisi. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,057
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshikundamalema 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

In 2025, 135 matric candidates from Tshikundamalema Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023775368.8%
2024575189.5%
202513511786.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tshikundamalema Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics413175.6%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences282175.0%
Life Sciences585493.1%
Agricultural Sciences1313100.0%
Economics13969.2%
Geography4545100.0%
History171376.5%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

Here is how Tshikundamalema Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe East district.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 1,057; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.8% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 1,057; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshikundamalema Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikundamalema Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshikundamalema Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.1% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.

Masisi

Zooming into Masisi, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshikundamalema Secondary School.

  • Fhetani Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Tshikundamalema Secondary School, 727 compared with 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 86.7%.
  • Madavhila Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshikundamalema Secondary School, 447 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikundamalema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Masisi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tshikundamalema Secondary School, 435 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikundamalema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dovho Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 226 learners against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikundamalema Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Maramanzhi Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 205 learners against Tshikundamalema Secondary School's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshikundamalema 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 Tshikundamalema Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshikundamalema 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
Maramanzhi; Village; Masisi;989
Postal
P.o. Box 158; Masisi989
Telephone
015 966 5300
EMIS number
929310394

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshikundamalema 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 Tshikundamalema Secondary School directly, on 015 966 5300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshikundamalema 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 Tshikundamalema Secondary School the best school in Masisi?
On the numbers that are published, Tshikundamalema Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than FHETANI's 98.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Masisi besides Tshikundamalema Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Masisi, including Fhetani.
How big are the classes at Tshikundamalema Secondary School?
Tshikundamalema Secondary School reported 1,057 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Tshikundamalema Secondary School?
No. Tshikundamalema Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshikundamalema Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshikundamalema Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.
Is Tshikundamalema Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshikundamalema Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshikundamalema Secondary School?
You can call 015 966 5300. It is located at Maramanzhi; Village; Masisi;989.
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