Tom Naude Technical Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Pietersburg, Tom Naude Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

944

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tom Naude Technical Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tom Naude Technical Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 101 learners from Tom Naude Technical Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 95% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	94	89	94.7%
2024	110	104	94.5%
2025	101	96	95.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tom Naude Technical Secondary School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	51	45	88.2%
Physical Sciences	42	35	83.3%
English First Additional Language	43	43	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 2,633 compared with 944; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%.
Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 2,010 compared with 944; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%).
Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 1,969 compared with 944; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 1,836 compared with 944; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%.
Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 1,821 compared with 944; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Pietersburg

High School Pietersburg is a similar size to Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, with 1,242 learners against 944; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.8% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%.
Fetakgomo Secondary School is a similar size to Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, with 1,187 learners against 944; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%.
Primary School Pietersburg Noord sits in roughly the same size range as Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, at 1,159 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Matshelana Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 549 compared with 944; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Pax Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Tom Naude Technical Secondary School, 491 compared with 944; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.8% against Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's 95%).

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Tom Naude Technical Secondary School for 2027

Because Tom Naude Technical Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Potgieter Ave 226; Pietersburg;
Postal: Potgieter Ave 226; Pietersburg
Telephone: 015 298 8710
Website: tomnaude.co.za
Email: navrae@tomnaude.co.za
EMIS number: 904220255

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Tom Naude Technical 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 Tom Naude Technical Secondary School directly, on 015 298 8710, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Tom Naude Technical 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 Tom Naude Technical Secondary School the best school in Pietersburg?

On the numbers that are published, Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95% is lower than HOERSKOOL PIETERSBURG's 97.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Pietersburg besides Tom Naude Technical Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Pietersburg, including Hoerskool Pietersburg.

How big are the classes at Tom Naude Technical Secondary School?

Tom Naude Technical Secondary School reported 944 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Tom Naude Technical Secondary School?

Yes, Tom Naude Technical 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 Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's matric results like?

Tom Naude Technical Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.7% since 2023.

Is Tom Naude Technical Secondary School a public or private school?

Tom Naude Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Tom Naude Technical Secondary School?

You can call 015 298 8710. It is located at Potgieter Ave 226; Pietersburg;.