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Tlakula Secondary School

Public secondary school · Springs, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (3 circuit)

In Springs, Tlakula Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 72% pass rate.

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

Tlakula Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Springs. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,389
Learners
42
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, Tlakula 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 Tlakula Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 225 matric candidates from Tlakula Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317414885.1%
202417214182.0%
202522516272.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlakula Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics522242.3%
Mathematical Literacy1207058.3%
Physical Sciences451737.8%
Life Sciences554072.7%
Accounting201260.0%
Business Studies1067267.9%
Economics432558.1%
Geography615691.8%
History695985.5%
English First Additional Language173173100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng East district with Tlakula Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlakula Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Tlakula Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Tlakula Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlakula Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.4% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%).
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Tlakula Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%.

Springs

Zooming into Springs, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlakula Secondary School.

  • Payneville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlakula Secondary School, at 1,609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlakula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester sits in roughly the same size range as Tlakula Secondary School, at 1,566 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlakula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlakula Secondary School, at 1,527 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (72% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%).
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a similar size to Tlakula Secondary School, with 1,511 learners against 1,389; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.3% against Tlakula Secondary School's 72%.
  • Primary School Werda is a similar size to Tlakula Secondary School, with 1,467 learners against 1,389; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlakula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Tlakula Secondary School for 2027

Tlakula 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
2757, Hlabane, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs
Postal
P.o. Box 31 Kwa-Thema 1563
Telephone
011 736 9927
EMIS number
700351171

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlakula 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 Tlakula Secondary School directly, on 011 736 9927, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlakula 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 Tlakula Secondary School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Tlakula Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72% is lower than KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 81.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Tlakula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tlakula Secondary School?
Tlakula Secondary School reported 1,389 learners and 42 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 Tlakula Secondary School?
Yes, Tlakula 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 Tlakula Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlakula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's down from 85.1% in 2023.
Is Tlakula Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlakula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlakula Secondary School?
You can call 011 736 9927. It is located at 2757, Hlabane, Kwa-Thema, Springs, Springs.
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