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Tshilavhutume Secondary School

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

Tshilavhutume Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mapate, Shayadima. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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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.

360
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tshilavhutume Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292689.7%
2024383592.1%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshilavhutume Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy333297.0%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences383181.6%
Agricultural Sciences333193.9%
Geography383694.7%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Tshilavhutume Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,569 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,292 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 98% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilavhutume Secondary School, 2,202 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Elim Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,035 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.8% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.

Shayadima

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

  • Dimani Agricultural Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,346 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.4% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tshisahulu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,204 learners against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshilavhutume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Dzindi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilavhutume Secondary School, 818 compared with 360; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshilavhutume Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Shayandima Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilavhutume Secondary School, 753 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
  • Khwevha Commercial Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshilavhutume Secondary School, 649 compared with 360; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100%.
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 Tshilavhutume Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thohoyandou; Mapate Village;
Postal
P/Bag X913; Shayandima945
Telephone
061 094 8695
EMIS number
930320308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshilavhutume 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 Tshilavhutume Secondary School directly, on 061 094 8695, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshilavhutume 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 Tshilavhutume Secondary School the best school in Shayadima?
On the numbers that are published, Tshilavhutume Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DIMANI AGRICULTURAL at 90.4%.
How many other schools are there in Shayadima besides Tshilavhutume Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Shayadima, including Dimani Agricultural.
How big are the classes at Tshilavhutume Secondary School?
Tshilavhutume Secondary School reported 360 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Tshilavhutume Secondary School?
No. Tshilavhutume Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshilavhutume Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshilavhutume Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 89.7% in 2023.
Is Tshilavhutume Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshilavhutume Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshilavhutume Secondary School?
You can call 061 094 8695. It is located at Thohoyandou; Mapate Village;.
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