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Thutolore Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Boitumelong, Bloemhof, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thutolore Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Boitumelong, Bloemhof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

Thutolore Secondary School is a public secondary school in Boitumelong, Bloemhof. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,225
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thutolore Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Thutolore Secondary School entered 113 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231518858.3%
20241068075.5%
202511310592.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thutolore Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1414100.0%
Mathematical Literacy967578.1%
Physical Sciences1414100.0%
Life Sciences955658.9%
Business Studies151280.0%
Economics151280.0%
Geography926975.0%
History262596.2%
English First Additional Language11010999.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

Here is how Thutolore Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Ruth S Mompati district.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutolore Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 1,225; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is a similar size to Thutolore Secondary School, with 1,661 learners against 1,225; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Thutolore Secondary School's 92.9%).
  • Itshupeng Secondary School is a similar size to Thutolore Secondary School, with 1,542 learners against 1,225; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Thutolore Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School is a similar size to Thutolore Secondary School, with 1,534 learners against 1,225; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is a similar size to Thutolore Secondary School, with 1,532 learners against 1,225; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Thutolore Secondary School's 92.9%.

Bloemhof

Zooming into Bloemhof, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thutolore Secondary School.

  • Gaopalelwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutolore Secondary School, at 1,511 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.4% against Thutolore Secondary School's 92.9%.
  • Matlhajaneng Primary School is a similar size to Thutolore Secondary School, with 1,127 learners against 1,225; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshenolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutolore Secondary School, at 983 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bloemhof Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutolore Secondary School, at 981 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thamagane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutolore Secondary School, at 956 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School for 2027

Because Thutolore Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2111 Phuthaditshaba Street, Boitumelong, Bloemhof, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 262, Bloemhof, 2660
Telephone
057 050 0440
EMIS number
600103604

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School directly, on 057 050 0440, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School the best school in Bloemhof?
On the numbers that are published, Thutolore Secondary School's 92.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GAOPALELWE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 84.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bloemhof besides Thutolore Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Bloemhof, including Gaopalelwe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thutolore Secondary School?
Thutolore Secondary School reported 1,225 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Thutolore Secondary School?
No. Thutolore Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thutolore Secondary School's matric results like?
Thutolore Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 58.3% in 2023.
Is Thutolore Secondary School a public or private school?
Thutolore Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thutolore Secondary School?
You can call 057 050 0440. It is located at 2111 Phuthaditshaba Street, Boitumelong, Bloemhof, 1747.
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