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Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Kanana, Orkney, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kanana, Orkney. Its last matric group achieved a 98.1% pass rate.

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

Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kanana, Orkney. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,402
Learners
40
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thuto-Tsebo 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

Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School entered 160 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312011696.7%
202414113495.0%
202516015798.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403895.0%
Mathematical Literacy1099688.1%
Physical Sciences433683.7%
Life Sciences1059792.4%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies11610691.4%
Economics605083.3%
Geography10510398.1%
History625995.2%
English First Additional Language176176100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,835 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,684 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,645 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, with 1,628 learners against 1,402; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,620 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1%.

Orkney

Zooming into Orkney, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School.

  • Tshebedisano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, at 1,620 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Are-Fenyeng Primary Primary School is a similar size to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, with 1,446 learners against 1,402; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Western Reefs Primary Primary School is a similar size to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, with 1,344 learners against 1,402; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mmokeng Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, with 1,219 learners against 1,402; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1%.
  • Ntataise Primary Primary School is a similar size to Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School, with 1,214 learners against 1,402; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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-Tsebo Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2245 Dlamini Street, Kanana Township, Orkney, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 1416, Orkney, 2620
Telephone
018 476 2249
EMIS number
600102127

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto-Tsebo 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-Tsebo Secondary School directly, on 018 476 2249, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto-Tsebo 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-Tsebo Secondary School the best school in Orkney?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TSHEBEDISANO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.7%.
How many other schools are there in Orkney besides Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Orkney, including Tshebedisano Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School?
Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School reported 1,402 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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-Tsebo Secondary School?
No. Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.7% since 2023.
Is Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School?
You can call 018 476 2249. It is located at 2245 Dlamini Street, Kanana Township, Orkney, 1747.
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