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Tlhavekisa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Acornhoek, Acornhoek, Mpumalanga · Bohlabela district (Unknown circuit)

In Acornhoek, Tlhavekisa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 80.9%.

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

Tlhavekisa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Acornhoek. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

626
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Tlhavekisa 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tlhavekisa Secondary School entered 220 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.9% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202332115448.0%
202430518460.3%
202522017880.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tlhavekisa Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 95.1%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433376.7%
Mathematical Literacy26413450.8%
Physical Sciences382565.8%
Life Sciences1085853.7%
Accounting7457.1%
Business Studies30215451.0%
Economics633758.7%
History30623476.5%
English First Additional Language30629195.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bohlabela district

Here is how Tlhavekisa Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Bohlabela district.

  • Masana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 2,280 compared with 626; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Mashishing Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,972 compared with 626; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Makhosana Manzini High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,946 learners against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 626; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 626; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhavekisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Acornhoek

Zooming into Acornhoek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tlhavekisa Secondary School.

  • Shobiyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,895 compared with 626; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Green Valley Lower & Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhavekisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Jameyana Higher Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhavekisa Secondary School, 1,320 compared with 626; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhavekisa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lekete High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,256 learners against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 626; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
  • Phendulane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 626; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Tlhavekisa, , Hluvukani, 1363
Postal
Po Box 89 Hluvukani 1363
Telephone
013 735 5400
EMIS number
800035635

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhavekisa 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School directly, on 013 735 5400, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhavekisa 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School the best school in Acornhoek?
On the numbers that are published, Tlhavekisa Secondary School's 80.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SHOBIYANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78%.
How many other schools are there in Acornhoek besides Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Acornhoek, including Shobiyana Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
Tlhavekisa Secondary School reported 626 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
Yes, Tlhavekisa 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 Tlhavekisa Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlhavekisa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.9%, in 2025. That's up from 48% in 2023.
Is Tlhavekisa Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhavekisa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhavekisa Secondary School?
You can call 013 735 5400. It is located at Tlhavekisa, , Hluvukani, 1363.
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