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Tau Rapulana Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Itsoseng, Itsoseng, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tau Rapulana Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Itsoseng. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.5%.

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

Tau Rapulana Secondary School is a public secondary school in Itsoseng. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

535
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tau Rapulana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 97 matric candidates from Tau Rapulana Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023966971.9%
2024756586.7%
2025978284.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tau Rapulana Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy686291.2%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences755877.3%
Agricultural Sciences403587.5%
Geography716591.5%
History322887.5%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

5 other schools in Ngaka Modiri Molema district, for comparison against Tau Rapulana Secondary School.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 535; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tau Rapulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Tau Rapulana Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 535; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 84.5%.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tau Rapulana Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tau Rapulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tau Rapulana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Itsoseng

Zooming into Itsoseng, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tau Rapulana Secondary School.

  • Bodibe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tau Rapulana Secondary School, 853 compared with 535, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tswelelopele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 535, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bophirima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 535, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Boiteko Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tau Rapulana Secondary School, 768 compared with 535; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tau Rapulana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Baitshoki High School is a similar size to Tau Rapulana Secondary School, with 695 learners against 535; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 59.2% against Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 84.5%.
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 Tau Rapulana Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tau Rapulana Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Phatsima Section, , Bodibe, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X43, Itsoseng, 2744
Telephone
018 011 3850
EMIS number
600102060

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tau Rapulana 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 Tau Rapulana Secondary School directly, on 018 011 3850, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tau Rapulana 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 Tau Rapulana Secondary School the best school in Itsoseng?
On the numbers that are published, Tau Rapulana Secondary School's 84.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BAITSHOKI HIGH SCHOOL at 59.2%.
How many other schools are there in Itsoseng besides Tau Rapulana Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Itsoseng, including Bodibe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tau Rapulana Secondary School?
Tau Rapulana Secondary School reported 535 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Tau Rapulana Secondary School?
No. Tau Rapulana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tau Rapulana Secondary School's matric results like?
Tau Rapulana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.5%, in 2025. That's up from 71.9% in 2023.
Is Tau Rapulana Secondary School a public or private school?
Tau Rapulana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tau Rapulana Secondary School?
You can call 018 011 3850. It is located at Phatsima Section, , Bodibe, 1747.
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