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Tsakane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tsakane, Brakpan, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Tsakane Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Tsakane, Brakpan. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 76.5%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tsakane Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tsakane, Brakpan, Tsakane Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,918
Learners
68
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tsakane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Tsakane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 366 learners from Tsakane Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 76.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326820777.2%
202434226577.5%
202536628076.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tsakane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics623251.6%
Mathematical Literacy28021677.1%
Physical Sciences613354.1%
Life Sciences615590.2%
Accounting281657.1%
Business Studies15211575.7%
Economics1526844.7%
Geography19014174.2%
History19017391.1%
English First Additional Language342342100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Tsakane Secondary School.

  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Tsakane Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,918; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Sazakhela Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,819 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsakane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Brakpan

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

  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (75.8% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%).
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.6% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%).
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Tsakane Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,918; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Je Malepe Secondary School is a similar size to Tsakane Secondary School, with 1,725 learners against 1,918; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.9% against Tsakane Secondary School's 76.5%.
  • Michael Zulu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsakane Secondary School, at 1,588 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsakane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tsakane Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tsakane Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1980, Gaika Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan
Postal
P.o. Box 70015 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
010 065 3316
EMIS number
700311589

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsakane 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 Tsakane Secondary School directly, on 010 065 3316, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsakane 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 Tsakane Secondary School the best school in Brakpan?
On the numbers that are published, Tsakane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.5% is lower than JE MALEPE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 80.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Brakpan besides Tsakane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Brakpan, including Geluksdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsakane Secondary School?
Tsakane Secondary School reported 1,918 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Tsakane Secondary School?
Yes, Tsakane 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 Tsakane Secondary School's matric results like?
Tsakane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77.2% since 2023.
Is Tsakane Secondary School a public or private school?
Tsakane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsakane Secondary School?
You can call 010 065 3316. It is located at 1980, Gaika Street, Tsakane, Tsakane, Brakpan.
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