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Tharabollo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Tharabollo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Evaton, Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 75.4% pass rate.

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

In Evaton, Vanderbijlpark, Tharabollo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,303
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tharabollo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tharabollo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 211 matric candidates from Tharabollo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 75.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317114383.6%
202417211667.4%
202521115975.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tharabollo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics331339.4%
Mathematical Literacy14110977.3%
Physical Sciences321443.8%
Life Sciences735676.7%
Business Studies353188.6%
Economics352674.3%
Geography14511075.9%
History1086358.3%
English First Additional Language180180100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Tharabollo Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tharabollo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,303; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tharabollo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tharabollo Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tharabollo Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tharabollo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,303; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tharabollo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tharabollo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tharabollo Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tharabollo Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tharabollo Secondary School's 75.4%.
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 Tharabollo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tharabollo Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2065, Palm Street, Palm Springs, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o. Box 64 Masoheng 1908
Telephone
016 581 5116
EMIS number
700321521

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tharabollo 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 Tharabollo Secondary School directly, on 016 581 5116, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tharabollo 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 Tharabollo Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Tharabollo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 75.4% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Tharabollo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tharabollo Secondary School?
Tharabollo Secondary School reported 1,303 learners and 41 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 Tharabollo Secondary School?
Yes, Tharabollo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Tharabollo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tharabollo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.4%, in 2025. That's down from 83.6% in 2023.
Is Tharabollo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tharabollo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tharabollo Secondary School?
You can call 016 581 5116. It is located at 2065, Palm Street, Palm Springs, Evaton, Vanderbijlpark.
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