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Tlhwahalang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Tlhwahalang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Jan Kempdorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.1%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tlhwahalang Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Jan Kempdorp, Tlhwahalang Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,350
Learners
47
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Tlhwahalang Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 129 matric candidates from Tlhwahalang Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231056864.8%
2024938591.4%
202512911589.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tlhwahalang Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Agricultural Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161275.0%
Mathematical Literacy776584.4%
Physical Sciences10660.0%
Life Sciences482347.9%
Agricultural Sciences77100.0%
Accounting8675.0%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics221672.7%
Geography757093.3%
History5454100.0%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Tlhwahalang Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tlhwahalang Secondary School, 2,030 compared with 1,350; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Rietvale High School is a similar size to Tlhwahalang Secondary School, with 1,492 learners against 1,350; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a similar size to Tlhwahalang Secondary School, with 1,478 learners against 1,350; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlhwahalang Secondary School, at 1,464 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlhwahalang Secondary School, at 1,454 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Jan Kempdorp

And within Jan Kempdorp itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Valspan Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlhwahalang Secondary School, at 1,241 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Jan Kempdorp Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tlhwahalang Secondary School, at 1,099 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vaalharts Gekombineerde School teaches fewer learners than Tlhwahalang Secondary School, 872 compared with 1,350; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.5% against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 89.1%).
  • Valspan High School is noticeably smaller, with 847 learners against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 1,350; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.6% against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 89.1%.
  • Primary School Hartsvaal is noticeably smaller, with 600 learners against Tlhwahalang Secondary School's 1,350; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tlhwahalang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
486 R. Nkomo Avenue, Valspan, Jan Kempdorp, 8550
Postal
Po Box 438 Jan Kempdorp 8550
Telephone
053 456 1235
EMIS number
300017405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tlhwahalang 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 Tlhwahalang Secondary School directly, on 053 456 1235, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tlhwahalang Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Tlhwahalang Secondary School the best school in Jan Kempdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Tlhwahalang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.1% is lower than VAALHARTS GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL's 90.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Jan Kempdorp besides Tlhwahalang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jan Kempdorp, including Valspan Intermediate School.
How big are the classes at Tlhwahalang Secondary School?
Tlhwahalang Secondary School reported 1,350 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Tlhwahalang Secondary School?
No. Tlhwahalang Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tlhwahalang Secondary School's matric results like?
Tlhwahalang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. That's up from 64.8% in 2023.
Is Tlhwahalang Secondary School a public or private school?
Tlhwahalang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tlhwahalang Secondary School?
You can call 053 456 1235. It is located at 486 R. Nkomo Avenue, Valspan, Jan Kempdorp, 8550.
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