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Thuto Kitso Secondary School

Public secondary school · Fochville, Merafong, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Thuto Kitso Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Fochville, Merafong. Its last matric group achieved a 92.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thuto Kitso Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thuto Kitso Secondary School is a public secondary school in Fochville, Merafong. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,099
Learners
41
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Thuto Kitso 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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 154 matric candidates from Thuto Kitso Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321419088.8%
202414713692.5%
202515414292.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thuto Kitso Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261453.8%
Mathematical Literacy948590.4%
Physical Sciences231460.9%
Life Sciences594881.4%
Accounting292482.8%
Business Studies413995.1%
Geography747297.3%
History5454100.0%
English First Additional Language148148100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against Thuto Kitso Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Kitso Secondary School, 2,000 compared with 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 1,099; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2%.

Merafong

Zooming into Merafong, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thuto Kitso Secondary School.

  • Wedela Technical Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Kitso Secondary School, at 1,452 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2%.
  • Merafong Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Kitso Secondary School, at 1,200 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Khutsong South Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Kitso Secondary School, at 1,096 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Reakgona Primary School is a similar size to Thuto Kitso Secondary School, with 1,022 learners against 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Phororong Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 627 learners against Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 1,099; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Kitso Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School for 2027

Thuto Kitso Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
364, Ben Shiburi, Kokosi Township, Fochville, Merafong
Postal
Po. Box 537 Fochville 2515
Telephone
082 561 6659
EMIS number
700932124

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto Kitso 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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School directly, on 082 561 6659, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto Kitso 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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School the best school in Merafong?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto Kitso Secondary School's 92.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WEDELA TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Merafong besides Thuto Kitso Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Merafong, including Wedela Technical Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto Kitso Secondary School?
Thuto Kitso Secondary School reported 1,099 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto Kitso 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 Thuto Kitso Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto Kitso Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.2%, in 2025. That's up from 88.8% in 2023.
Is Thuto Kitso Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Kitso Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto Kitso Secondary School?
You can call 082 561 6659. It is located at 364, Ben Shiburi, Kokosi Township, Fochville, Merafong.
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