Public secondary school · Mapate, Shayadima, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tshilavhutume Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mapate, Shayadima, Tshilavhutume Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
Tshilavhutume Secondary School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 26 | 89.7% |
| 2024 | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| 2025 | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Tshilavhutume Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 33 | 32 | 97.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 31 | 81.6% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 33 | 31 | 93.9% |
| Geography | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tshilavhutume Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Tshilavhutume Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.