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Thabang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Thabang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lephalale. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 31.3%.

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

Located in Lephalale, Thabang Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

186
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thabang Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thabang Secondary School entered 32 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 31.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023151493.3%
2024201470.0%
2025321031.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thabang Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy151386.7%
Physical Sciences55100.0%
Life Sciences201365.0%
Geography201680.0%
History15746.7%
English First Additional Language2020100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Thabang Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against Thabang Secondary School's 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.7% against Thabang Secondary School's 31.3%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against Thabang Secondary School's 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against Thabang Secondary School's 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Thabang Secondary School's 31.3%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Thabang Secondary School's 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.2% against Thabang Secondary School's 31.3%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Secondary School, 1,575 compared with 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

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

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Secondary School, 1,183 compared with 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Secondary School, 1,171 compared with 186; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87% against Thabang Secondary School's 31.3%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Secondary School, 1,056 compared with 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 935 learners against Thabang Secondary School's 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabang Secondary School, 890 compared with 186; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Thabang Secondary School for 2027

Because Thabang Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Site No 331; Ga-Maeteletja Area;
Postal
P.o. Box 1483; Ellisras
Telephone
99
EMIS number
921111115

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabang 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 Thabang Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabang 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 Thabang Secondary School the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, Thabang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 31.3% is lower than MATSHWARA's 87%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides Thabang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at Thabang Secondary School?
Thabang Secondary School reported 186 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Thabang Secondary School?
No. Thabang Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thabang Secondary School's matric results like?
Thabang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 31.3%, in 2025. That's down from 93.3% in 2023.
Is Thabang Secondary School a public or private school?
Thabang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabang Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Site No 331; Ga-Maeteletja Area;.
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