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Tshimbupfe Secondary School

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

In Tshimbupfe, Tshimbupfe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 92.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tshimbupfe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tshimbupfe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tshimbupfe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

308
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshimbupfe 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

Of the 41 learners from Tshimbupfe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234545100.0%
2024504488.0%
2025413892.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tshimbupfe Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161275.0%
Mathematical Literacy342985.3%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences2020100.0%
Geography504692.0%
History343294.1%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe East district

5 other schools in Vhembe East district, for comparison against Tshimbupfe Secondary School.

  • St. Augustine Residential Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,643 learners against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 308; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Thengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.8% against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Liivha Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,329 learners against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 308; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshimbupfe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 92.7%).
  • Tshivhase Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshimbupfe Secondary School, 2,254 compared with 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 92.7%.
  • Jim Chavani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshimbupfe Secondary School, 2,176 compared with 308; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.1% against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 92.7%).

Tshimbupfe

Zooming into Tshimbupfe, here are 3 other schools to compare against Tshimbupfe Secondary School.

  • Malindini Primary School is a similar size to Tshimbupfe Secondary School, with 320 learners against 308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshimbupfe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshitambamunwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tshimbupfe Secondary School, at 295 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshimbupfe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hanani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 201 learners against Tshimbupfe Secondary School's 308; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshimbupfe 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 Tshimbupfe Secondary School for 2027

Because Tshimbupfe 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
Tshimbupfe; Tribal Authority;
Postal
P.o. Box 68; Tshimbupfe
Telephone
99
EMIS number
930321196

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshimbupfe 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 Tshimbupfe Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshimbupfe 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 Tshimbupfe Secondary School the best school in Tshimbupfe?
Tshimbupfe Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 92.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Tshimbupfe besides Tshimbupfe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Tshimbupfe, including Malindini.
How big are the classes at Tshimbupfe Secondary School?
Tshimbupfe Secondary School reported 308 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Tshimbupfe Secondary School?
No. Tshimbupfe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tshimbupfe Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshimbupfe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Tshimbupfe Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshimbupfe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshimbupfe Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Tshimbupfe; Tribal Authority;.
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