Public secondary school · Alberton, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Thabo Ntsako Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Thabo Ntsako Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.
Thabo Ntsako Secondary School entered 267 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.3% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 204 | 186 | 91.2% |
| 2024 | 244 | 229 | 93.9% |
| 2025 | 267 | 241 | 90.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Thabo Ntsako Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 206 | 186 | 90.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| Life Sciences | 105 | 66 | 62.9% |
| Accounting | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| Business Studies | 101 | 76 | 75.2% |
| Economics | 101 | 70 | 69.3% |
| Geography | 143 | 124 | 86.7% |
| History | 93 | 87 | 93.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 244 | 244 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Thabo Ntsako Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thabo Ntsako Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Thabo Ntsako Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.
Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.