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Thakgudi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Gamalakavillage, Glencowie, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Thakgudi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gamalakavillage, Glencowie. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.3%.

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

Located in Gamalakavillage, Glencowie, Thakgudi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

128
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Thakgudi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thakgudi Secondary School entered 13 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.3% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023231982.6%
202414857.1%
2025131292.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thakgudi Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 92.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14535.7%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences14964.3%
Agricultural Sciences6350.0%
Geography141392.9%
English First Additional Language141285.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune South district, for comparison against Thakgudi Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,548 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Thakgudi Secondary School's 92.3%).
  • Onane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,394 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,354 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,316 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Glencowie

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

  • Ponti Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 880 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Thakgudi Secondary School's 92.3%).
  • Thoto Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgudi Secondary School, 404 compared with 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Legaletlwa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 387 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.6% against Thakgudi Secondary School's 92.3%).
  • Sedikwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thakgudi Secondary School, 341 compared with 128; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thakgudi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Seopo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 281 learners against Thakgudi Secondary School's 128; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Thakgudi Secondary School's 92.3%.
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 Thakgudi Secondary School for 2027

Thakgudi Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ga-Maleka
Postal
P.o. Box 230; Glen Cowie1061
Telephone
99
EMIS number
924643148

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thakgudi 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 Thakgudi Secondary School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thakgudi 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 Thakgudi Secondary School the best school in Glencowie?
On the numbers that are published, Thakgudi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.3% is lower than PONTI's 93.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Glencowie besides Thakgudi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Glencowie, including Ponti.
How big are the classes at Thakgudi Secondary School?
Thakgudi Secondary School reported 128 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Thakgudi Secondary School?
No. Thakgudi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thakgudi Secondary School's matric results like?
Thakgudi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.3%, in 2025. That's up from 82.6% in 2023.
Is Thakgudi Secondary School a public or private school?
Thakgudi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thakgudi Secondary School?
You can call 99. It is located at Ga-Maleka.
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