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Tiisetsong Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tokoza, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (2 circuit)

In Tokoza, Alberton, Tiisetsong Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.1% pass rate.

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Tiisetsong Secondary School

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

Tiisetsong Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tokoza, Alberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,552
Learners
49
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, Tiisetsong 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 Tiisetsong Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 182 learners from Tiisetsong Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323721389.9%
202421719087.6%
202518217395.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tiisetsong Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322165.6%
Mathematical Literacy18516790.3%
Physical Sciences281657.1%
Life Sciences15810163.9%
Agricultural Sciences15810264.6%
Accounting594169.5%
Business Studies595694.9%
Economics593559.3%
Geography15814491.1%
History13011991.5%
English First Additional Language217217100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Tiisetsong Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 95.1%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than Tiisetsong Secondary School, 2,533 compared with 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tiisetsong Secondary School, 2,474 compared with 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tiisetsong Secondary School, 2,471 compared with 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 1,552; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.2% against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 95.1%).

Alberton

Zooming into Alberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tiisetsong Secondary School.

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tiisetsong Secondary School, 2,474 compared with 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,316 learners against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School is a similar size to Tiisetsong Secondary School, with 2,068 learners against 1,552; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tiisetsong Secondary School, at 1,630 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tiisetsong Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School is a similar size to Tiisetsong Secondary School, with 1,575 learners against 1,552; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tiisetsong Secondary School's 95.1%.
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 Tiisetsong Secondary School for 2027

Tiisetsong 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
1335, Shilakwe, Othandweni, Tokoza, Alberton
Postal
Po Box 135 Tokoza 1421
Telephone
011 860 2592
EMIS number
700341370

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tiisetsong 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 Tiisetsong Secondary School directly, on 011 860 2592, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tiisetsong 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 Tiisetsong Secondary School the best school in Alberton?
On the numbers that are published, Tiisetsong Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.1% is lower than ROYAL SCHOOLS ALBERTON's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Alberton besides Tiisetsong Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tiisetsong Secondary School?
Tiisetsong Secondary School reported 1,552 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Tiisetsong Secondary School?
Yes, Tiisetsong 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 Tiisetsong Secondary School's matric results like?
Tiisetsong Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 89.9% in 2023.
Is Tiisetsong Secondary School a public or private school?
Tiisetsong Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tiisetsong Secondary School?
You can call 011 860 2592. It is located at 1335, Shilakwe, Othandweni, Tokoza, Alberton.
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