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Thlako Secondary School

Public secondary school · Moteti, Dennilton, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

In Moteti, Dennilton, Thlako Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thlako Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thlako Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Moteti, Dennilton. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,314
Learners
33
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thlako Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thlako Secondary School entered 151 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231319471.8%
202414510874.5%
202515112582.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thlako Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics623454.8%
Mathematical Literacy847083.3%
Physical Sciences492449.0%
Life Sciences1188975.4%
Agricultural Sciences725779.2%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies282692.9%
Economics282071.4%
Geography11410087.7%
English First Additional Language146146100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune South district with Thlako Secondary School.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thlako Secondary School, at 1,548 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thlako Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Onane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thlako Secondary School, at 1,394 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School is a similar size to Thlako Secondary School, with 1,376 learners against 1,314; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School is a similar size to Thlako Secondary School, with 1,354 learners against 1,314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School is a similar size to Thlako Secondary School, with 1,316 learners against 1,314; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Dennilton

Zooming into Dennilton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thlako Secondary School.

  • Hosia Aphane Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Thlako Secondary School, at 1,191 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sereme Combined School is a similar size to Thlako Secondary School, with 1,102 learners against 1,314; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 38% against Thlako Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Montsosabosego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thlako Secondary School, at 1,059 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sebakanaga Secondary School is a similar size to Thlako Secondary School, with 1,019 learners against 1,314; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Thlako Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thlako Secondary School, at 994 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thlako Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thlako Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thlako Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Marblehall R573
Postal
Po Box 293
Telephone
013 985 7031
EMIS number
996606625

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thlako 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 Thlako Secondary School directly, on 013 985 7031, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thlako Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thlako Secondary School the best school in Dennilton?
On the numbers that are published, Thlako Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than SEBAKANAGA's 94.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dennilton besides Thlako Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Dennilton, including Hosia Aphane.
How big are the classes at Thlako Secondary School?
Thlako Secondary School reported 1,314 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Thlako Secondary School?
No. Thlako Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thlako Secondary School's matric results like?
Thlako Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 71.8% in 2023.
Is Thlako Secondary School a public or private school?
Thlako Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thlako Secondary School?
You can call 013 985 7031. It is located at Marblehall R573.
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