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Thuto Pele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (4 circuit)

Thuto Pele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp, Mogale City. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98%.

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

Located in Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Thuto Pele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,341
Learners
47
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thuto Pele Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Thuto Pele 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, 148 matric candidates from Thuto Pele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317015591.2%
202415815094.9%
202514814598.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thuto Pele Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics513160.8%
Mathematical Literacy1109788.2%
Physical Sciences423890.5%
Life Sciences696695.7%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies414097.6%
Economics544277.8%
Geography10710598.1%
History656295.4%
English First Additional Language159159100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Thuto Pele Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Pele Secondary School, 2,239 compared with 1,341; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 1,341; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Pele Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Pele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Pele Secondary School, 1,986 compared with 1,341; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Pele Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Pele Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.

Mogale City

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

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 1,341; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Pele Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,341; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Pele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Pele Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Pele Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Pele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Pele Secondary School, with 1,791 learners against 1,341; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.7% against Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98%.
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 Thuto Pele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thuto Pele 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
18800, Cnr Rebecca Thlaripe & Lethlabile, Kagiso Ext 14, Krugersdorp, Mogale City
Postal
575 Kagiso 1744
Telephone
081 278 2574
EMIS number
700400203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto Pele 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 Pele Secondary School directly, on 081 278 2574, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto Pele 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 Thuto Pele Secondary School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto Pele Secondary School's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 88.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Thuto Pele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto Pele Secondary School?
Thuto Pele Secondary School reported 1,341 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Pele Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto Pele 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 Pele Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto Pele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 91.2% in 2023.
Is Thuto Pele Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Pele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto Pele Secondary School?
You can call 081 278 2574. It is located at 18800, Cnr Rebecca Thlaripe & Lethlabile, Kagiso Ext 14, Krugersdorp, Mogale City.
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