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Hf Tlou High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tlhabane, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Hf Tlou High School is a public secondary school based in Tlhabane, Rustenburg. Its last matric group achieved a 99.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hf Tlou High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tlhabane, Rustenburg, Hf Tlou High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,184
Learners
43
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hf Tlou High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 192 learners from Hf Tlou High School who wrote matric in 2025, 99.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321020497.1%
202416516398.8%
202519219199.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hf Tlou High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics635688.9%
Mathematical Literacy1029795.1%
Physical Sciences575189.5%
Life Sciences777192.2%
Accounting272696.3%
Business Studies888798.9%
Economics171694.1%
Geography14814295.9%
History1059893.3%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Hf Tlou High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hf Tlou High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Hf Tlou High School, 2,053 compared with 1,184; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hf Tlou High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hf Tlou High School, 1,957 compared with 1,184; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%.

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hf Tlou High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hf Tlou High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hf Tlou High School, 1,957 compared with 1,184; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%.
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against Hf Tlou High School's 1,184; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%).
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hf Tlou High School, 1,659 compared with 1,184; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Hf Tlou High School's 99.5%.
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 Hf Tlou High School for 2027

Hf Tlou High School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3257 Lesedi Street, Bester, Tlhabane, 4747
Postal
Private Bag X2026, Tlhabane, 0309
Telephone
014 565 4036
EMIS number
600100497

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hf Tlou High 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 Hf Tlou High School directly, on 014 565 4036, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hf Tlou High 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 Hf Tlou High School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Hf Tlou High School's matric pass rate of 99.5% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Hf Tlou High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hf Tlou High School?
Hf Tlou High School reported 1,184 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Hf Tlou High School?
No. Hf Tlou High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hf Tlou High School's matric results like?
Hf Tlou High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Hf Tlou High School a public or private school?
Hf Tlou High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hf Tlou High School?
You can call 014 565 4036. It is located at 3257 Lesedi Street, Bester, Tlhabane, 4747.
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