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Public high school
Tshihlo
Serafavillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo
Tshihlo is a public high school in Serafavillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 145 learners and 5 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 80.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 17 | 85.0% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 17 | 16 | 94.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 20 | 16 | 80.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 145 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925630685 |
| Exam centre number | 7092410 |
Address and location
| Street address | Magakala Area; Serafa Village; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 717; Driekop; 1129 |
| Suburb / area | Serafavillage |
| Town | Burgersfort |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90306009 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
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 Tshihlo
Is Tshihlo a public or private school?
Tshihlo is a public high school.
Does Tshihlo charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Tshihlo's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 20 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 85.0%, 2024 94.1%.
How many learners are at Tshihlo?
145 learners and 5 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Tshihlo?
Its EMIS number is 925630685. Its exam centre number is 7092410.
Where is Tshihlo?
Magakala Area; Serafa Village;. It is in Serafavillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district.
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