Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school in Setlagole. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,009

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Comprehensive

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School entered 106 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 69.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	66	44	66.7%
2024	88	57	64.8%
2025	106	74	69.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	59	44	74.6%
Mathematical Literacy	30	28	93.3%
Physical Sciences	46	28	60.9%
Life Sciences	46	37	80.4%
Accounting	88	58	65.9%
Business Studies	43	26	60.5%
Economics	42	25	59.5%
English First Additional Language	88	88	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's 1,009; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's 69.8%.
Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
More High School teaches considerably more learners than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 1,009; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's 69.8%.
George Madoda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, at 1,377 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 1,347 learners against 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Setlagole

Ikopanyeng Secondary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 1,342 learners against 1,009; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.6% against Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's 69.8%.
Malebogo Primary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 1,324 learners against 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Setlagole Primary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 928 learners against 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Senwamatsana Primary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 882 learners against 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mokala Primary School is a similar size to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School, with 762 learners against 1,009; is a public primary school, a different phase than Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School for 2027

Because Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Setlagole, Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747
Postal: P.o.box 755, Setlagole, 2773
Telephone: 018 392 9823
EMIS number: 600104097

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Onkabetse- 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 Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School directly, on 018 392 9823, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Onkabetse- 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 Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School the best school in Setlagole?

On the numbers that are published, Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.8% is lower than IKOPANYENG SECONDARY SCHOOL's 73.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Setlagole besides Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Setlagole, including Ikopanyeng Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School?

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School reported 1,009 learners and 30 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 Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School?

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

What are Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's matric results like?

Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.8%, in 2025. That's up from 66.7% in 2023.

Is Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Onkabetse- Thuto Secondary School?

You can call 018 392 9823. It is located at Setlagole, Setlagole, Mafikeng, 2747.