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Khayalethu Secondary School

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

Khayalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Phatsima, Rustenburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Khayalethu Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Phatsima, Rustenburg, Khayalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

958
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Khayalethu Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 149 matric candidates from Khayalethu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.9% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023858195.3%
2024988485.7%
202514912885.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how Khayalethu Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Secondary School, 2,053 compared with 958; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 958; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Secondary School, 1,957 compared with 958; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against Khayalethu Secondary School's 958; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Secondary School, 1,659 compared with 958; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Khayalethu Secondary School's 85.9%.
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 Khayalethu Secondary School for 2027

Khayalethu 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
1109 Mandela Str, Phatsima, Rustenburg, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 4999, Rustenburg, 0300
Telephone
014 578 0132
EMIS number
600100706

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Secondary School directly, on 014 578 0132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Secondary School the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Khayalethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.9% 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 Khayalethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Khayalethu Secondary School?
Khayalethu Secondary School reported 958 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Khayalethu Secondary School?
No. Khayalethu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Khayalethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Khayalethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.9%, in 2025. That's down from 95.3% in 2023.
Is Khayalethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Khayalethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khayalethu Secondary School?
You can call 014 578 0132. It is located at 1109 Mandela Str, Phatsima, Rustenburg, 3747.
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