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Tlhakanang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Marble Hall, Limpopo · Sekhukhune South district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tlhakanang Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Marble Hall. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.5% pass rate.

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Tlhakanang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Marble Hall. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

555
Learners
21
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tlhakanang Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

In 2025, 91 matric candidates from Tlhakanang Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.5% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023818098.8%
20249797100.0%
2025918694.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlhakanang Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302790.0%
Mathematical Literacy6767100.0%
Physical Sciences2020100.0%
Life Sciences979395.9%
Agricultural Sciences7777100.0%
Geography9797100.0%
English First Additional Language9797100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sekhukhune South district

Here is how Tlhakanang Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sekhukhune South district.

  • Rantobeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 1,548 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Onane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 1,394 compared with 555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Phutikwena Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 1,376 compared with 555; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sindile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 1,354 compared with 555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mannyetha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 1,316 compared with 555; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhakanang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Marble Hall

Zooming into Marble Hall, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlhakanang Secondary School.

  • Hututu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,048 learners against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Lepelle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 956 compared with 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 50.7% against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Good Shepherd Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhakanang Secondary School, 884 compared with 555; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Elshadai Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 876 learners against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 555, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Rekhuditse Secondary School is a similar size to Tlhakanang Secondary School, with 733 learners against 555; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.7% against Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5%.
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 Tlhakanang Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tlhakanang Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plot No 217
Postal
P O Box 53644
Telephone
087 751 2292
EMIS number
996606810

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhakanang 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 Tlhakanang Secondary School directly, on 087 751 2292, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhakanang 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 Tlhakanang Secondary School the best school in Marble Hall?
On the numbers that are published, Tlhakanang Secondary School's 94.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GOOD SHEPHERD at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Marble Hall besides Tlhakanang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Marble Hall, including Hututu.
How big are the classes at Tlhakanang Secondary School?
Tlhakanang Secondary School reported 555 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Tlhakanang Secondary School?
No. Tlhakanang Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tlhakanang Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlhakanang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.5%, in 2025. That's down from 98.8% in 2023.
Is Tlhakanang Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhakanang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhakanang Secondary School?
You can call 087 751 2292. It is located at Plot No 217.
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