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Thapama Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Thapama Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.1%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thapama Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong, Thapama Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

527
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 58 matric candidates from Thapama Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023815365.4%
2024755877.3%
2025585493.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

5 other schools in Dr Ruth S Mompati district, for comparison against Thapama Secondary School.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Thapama Secondary School's 527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thapama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,661 learners against Thapama Secondary School's 527; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%).
  • Itshupeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thapama Secondary School, 1,542 compared with 527; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thapama Secondary School, 1,534 compared with 527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thapama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,532 learners against Thapama Secondary School's 527; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%.

Pudumong

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

  • Botshelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thapama Secondary School, 962 compared with 527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thapama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Choseng Middle School is a similar size to Thapama Secondary School, with 735 learners against 527; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Maatla Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thapama Secondary School, at 637 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%.
  • Gaseonane Primary School is a similar size to Thapama Secondary School, with 591 learners against 527; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thapama Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thakung Middle School sits in roughly the same size range as Thapama Secondary School, at 498 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 60.4% against Thapama Secondary School's 93.1%.
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 Thapama Secondary School for 2027

Thapama Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Thapama Sec School, Matlapaneng Street, Taung, 8581
Postal
Private Bag X14, Pudimoe, 8581
Telephone
081 577 2852
EMIS number
600102086

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thapama 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 Thapama Secondary School directly, on 081 577 2852, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thapama 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 Thapama Secondary School the best school in Pudumong?
On the numbers that are published, Thapama Secondary School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAATLA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85%.
How many other schools are there in Pudumong besides Thapama Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pudumong, including Botshelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thapama Secondary School?
Thapama Secondary School reported 527 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Thapama Secondary School?
No. Thapama Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thapama Secondary School's matric results like?
Thapama Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 65.4% in 2023.
Is Thapama Secondary School a public or private school?
Thapama Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thapama Secondary School?
You can call 081 577 2852. It is located at Thapama Sec School, Matlapaneng Street, Taung, 8581.
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