Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tlhabane, Rustenburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,025

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High 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 Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School entered 162 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	179	171	95.5%
2024	206	204	99.0%
2025	162	157	96.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	40	37	92.5%
Physical Sciences	40	31	77.5%
English First Additional Language	206	206	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 2,257 compared with 1,025; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 2,146 compared with 1,025; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%.
Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 1,025; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%).
Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 2,005 compared with 1,025; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 1,025; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%.

Rustenburg

Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 2,257 compared with 1,025; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 2,005 compared with 1,025; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 1,025; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%.
Fields College teaches considerably more learners than Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School, 1,740 compared with 1,025; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%.
Iketleetso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 1,025; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's 96.9%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School for 2027

Because Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High 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: 2309 Thutlwa Crescent, Tlhabane, Fox Lake), 309747
Postal: P.o.box 20, Tlhabane, 0309
Telephone: 014 565 4890
EMIS number: 600102153

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High 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 Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School directly, on 014 565 4890, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High 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 Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School the best school in Rustenburg?

On the numbers that are published, Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's matric pass rate of 96.9% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.

How big are the classes at Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School?

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School reported 1,025 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School?

Yes, Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High 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 Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's matric results like?

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.5% since 2023.

Is Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School a public or private school?

Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tlhabane Technical & Commercial High School?

You can call 014 565 4890. It is located at 2309 Thutlwa Crescent, Tlhabane, Fox Lake), 309747.