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Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School

Public secondary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Heidelberg. Its last matric group achieved a 83% pass rate.

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Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school in Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,203
Learners
41
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 182 learners from Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319913065.3%
202419415579.9%
202518215183.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392871.8%
Mathematical Literacy15513385.8%
Physical Sciences322165.6%
Life Sciences323196.9%
Accounting282382.1%
Business Studies775976.6%
Economics663147.0%
Geography1289271.9%
History857082.4%
English First Additional Language194194100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, 1,832 compared with 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur sits in roughly the same size range as Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, at 1,659 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, at 1,611 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.2% against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's 83%).

Heidelberg

Zooming into Heidelberg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is a similar size to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, with 1,592 learners against 1,203; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's 83%.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, with 1,194 learners against 1,203; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, at 1,162 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, at 1,154 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Khanya-Lesedi Sports School Of Specialisation is a similar size to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School, with 1,122 learners against 1,203; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's 83%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School for 2027

Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5271, Mokgomong Street, Ratanda Ext 23, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal
Po Box 1096 Heidelberg 1441
Telephone
016 342 4100
EMIS number
700400226

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kgoro Ya Thuto 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 Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School directly, on 016 342 4100, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School the best school in Heidelberg?
On the numbers that are published, Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83% is lower than RATANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 85.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School?
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School reported 1,203 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School?
Yes, Kgoro Ya Thuto 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 Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's matric results like?
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83%, in 2025. That's up from 65.3% in 2023.
Is Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School?
You can call 016 342 4100. It is located at 5271, Mokgomong Street, Ratanda Ext 23, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.
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