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Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sebokeng, Sebokeng, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (2 circuit)

Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sebokeng. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.1% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sebokeng, Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,298
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School entered 188 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.1% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318414880.4%
202416914787.0%
202518816085.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251456.0%
Mathematical Literacy15711774.5%
Physical Sciences242083.3%
Life Sciences774659.7%
Accounting12866.7%
Business Studies443784.1%
Economics464495.7%
Geography776787.0%
History545092.6%
English First Additional Language183183100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,298; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1%.

Sebokeng

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

  • Thuto-Tiro Engineering School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,190 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1%.
  • Siviwe Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 614 learners against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phamehlo Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 530 learners against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 1,298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sebokeng Technical High School teaches fewer learners than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, 479 compared with 1,298.
  • Mohaladitoe Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School, 468 compared with 1,298; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1%.
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 Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
19054, Z0Ne 14, Sebokeng, Sebokeng, Sebokeng
Postal
P.o. Box 112 Sebokeng 1982
Telephone
016 100 5407
EMIS number
700320358
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Botebo-Tsebo 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 Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School directly, on 016 100 5407, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Botebo-Tsebo 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 Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School the best school in Sebokeng?
On the numbers that are published, Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's 85.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO-TIRO ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF SPECIALISATION at 81.7%.
How many other schools are there in Sebokeng besides Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Sebokeng, including Thuto-Tiro Engineering School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School?
Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School reported 1,298 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School?
Yes, Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's matric results like?
Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. That's up from 80.4% in 2023.
Is Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School a public or private school?
Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Botebo-Tsebo Secondary School?
You can call 016 100 5407. It is located at 19054, Z0Ne 14, Sebokeng, Sebokeng, Sebokeng.
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