Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,584

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

School Of Focus Learning

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation entered 274 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	184	167	90.8%
2024	270	233	86.3%
2025	274	242	88.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	78	39	50.0%
Mathematical Literacy	193	124	64.2%
Physical Sciences	74	31	41.9%
Life Sciences	132	70	53.0%
Accounting	16	6	37.5%
Business Studies	58	37	63.8%
Economics	55	22	40.0%
Geography	130	93	71.5%
English First Additional Language	270	270	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,911 learners against 1,584; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,907 learners against 1,584; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.
Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,838 learners against 1,584; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.
Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.

Vanderbijlpark

Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,911 learners against 1,584; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,907 learners against 1,584; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.
Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, with 1,838 learners against 1,584; is a public primary school, a different phase than Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.
Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's 88.3%.

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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation for 2027

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation 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: 57300, Zone 3, Zone - 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark
Postal: Po Box 83 Residensia 1980
Telephone: 016 302 0975
EMIS number: 700320713

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation directly, on 016 302 0975, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation the best school in Vanderbijlpark?

On the numbers that are published, Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's matric pass rate of 88.3% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.

How big are the classes at Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation reported 1,584 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

Yes, Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation 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 Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's matric results like?

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.8% since 2023.

Is Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation a public or private school?

Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Khutlo-Tharo Performing And Creative Arts School Of Specialisation?

You can call 016 302 0975. It is located at 57300, Zone 3, Zone - 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark.