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Tetlano Secondary School

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

In Motlhabeng, Mmabatho, Tetlano Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Tetlano Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Tetlano Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Motlhabeng, Mmabatho. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

664
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tetlano 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

2023 2024 2025

Of the 64 learners from Tetlano Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675074.6%
2024685783.8%
2025645992.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tetlano Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141392.9%
Mathematical Literacy544074.1%
Physical Sciences14857.1%
Life Sciences1414100.0%
Agricultural Sciences311961.3%
Geography686392.6%
History544990.7%
English First Additional Language6868100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how Tetlano Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Tetlano Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than Tetlano Secondary School, 1,479 compared with 664; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Tetlano Secondary School's 92.2%).
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetlano Secondary School, 1,377 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Mmabatho

Zooming into Mmabatho, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tetlano Secondary School.

  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • The Connie Minchin Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetlano Secondary School, 1,258 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitseanape Technical Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,152 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Sebopiwa Molema Middle School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,053 learners against Tetlano Secondary School's 664; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.4% against Tetlano Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Thuto Botshelo Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tetlano Secondary School, 1,051 compared with 664; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tetlano Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Tetlano Secondary School for 2027

Because Tetlano 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
30165 Motlhabeng Village, Mmabatho, Mmabatho, 5747
Postal
Private Bag X2064, Mmabatho, 2735
Telephone
018 392 1462
EMIS number
600102068

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tetlano 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 Tetlano Secondary School directly, on 018 392 1462, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tetlano 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 Tetlano Secondary School the best school in Mmabatho?
On the numbers that are published, Tetlano Secondary School's 92.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SEBOPIWA MOLEMA MIDDLE SCHOOL at 89.4%.
How many other schools are there in Mmabatho besides Tetlano Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mmabatho, including Sol Plaatje Primary.
How big are the classes at Tetlano Secondary School?
Tetlano Secondary School reported 664 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Tetlano Secondary School?
No. Tetlano Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tetlano Secondary School's matric results like?
Tetlano Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 74.6% in 2023.
Is Tetlano Secondary School a public or private school?
Tetlano Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tetlano Secondary School?
You can call 018 392 1462. It is located at 30165 Motlhabeng Village, Mmabatho, Mmabatho, 5747.
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