Tswime
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57.5% matric 2025Public high school
Tshamakwatini
Nzhelele, Limpopo
Tshamakwatini is a public high school in Nzhelele, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 593 learners and 16 educators, about 37.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 87.5% of its 64 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 64 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 27 | 64.3% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 72 | 51 | 70.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 64 | 56 | 87.5% | 86.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 593 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 37.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 510 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 928330978 |
| Exam centre number | 7051203 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mavhunga Village; Nzhelele; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 620; Nzhelele993 |
| Town | Nzhelele |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe West |
| Municipality | Makhado |
| Ward | 93404032 |
| Former department | Venda |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Tshamakwatini
Is Tshamakwatini a public or private school?
Tshamakwatini is a public high school.
Does Tshamakwatini charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Tshamakwatini's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 64 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 64.3%, 2024 70.8%.
How many learners are at Tshamakwatini?
593 learners and 16 educators (about 37.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 510 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Tshamakwatini?
Its EMIS number is 928330978. Its exam centre number is 7051203.
Where is Tshamakwatini?
Mavhunga Village; Nzhelele;. It is in Nzhelele, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. Phone 079 172 1915.
Schools near Tshamakwatini
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Makumbwi
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Velelambeu
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Gondolikhethwa
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Mauluma
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.