Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Tlhabane, Rustenburg, Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,583

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School entered 228 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	181	119	65.7%
2024	170	146	85.9%
2025	228	184	80.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.4%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	28	23	82.1%
Mathematical Literacy	144	121	84.0%
Physical Sciences	28	13	46.4%
Life Sciences	28	27	96.4%
Geography	172	136	79.1%
History	142	123	86.6%
English First Additional Language	172	171	99.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 1,583; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Botlhabelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 2,146 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.
Thuto-Pele High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 2,053 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.
Vukuzenzele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 2,005 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boikagong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 1,957 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.

Rustenburg

Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 1,583; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Vukuzenzele Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 2,005 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boikagong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 1,957 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.
Fields College sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 1,740 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.
Iketleetso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School, at 1,659 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's 80.7%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School for 2027

Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary 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: 2868 Rabatji Street, Tlhabane, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal: P.o.box 67, Tlhabane, 0309
Telephone: 014 565 6626
EMIS number: 600100677

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Kgatsheng-Thabiso 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 Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School directly, on 014 565 6626, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Kgatsheng-Thabiso 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 Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?

On the numbers that are published, Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.7% 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 Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.

How big are the classes at Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?

Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School reported 1,583 learners and 46 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 Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?

No. Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's matric results like?

Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.7%, in 2025. That's up from 65.7% in 2023.

Is Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School a public or private school?

Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?

You can call 014 565 6626. It is located at 2868 Rabatji Street, Tlhabane, Rustenburg, 2747.