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Tsamma Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Extension, Jouberton, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tsamma Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Extension, Jouberton. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.4% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tsamma Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tsamma Secondary School is a public secondary school in Extension, Jouberton. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,106
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tsamma Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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, 122 matric candidates from Tsamma Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312710582.7%
202412310988.6%
202512212098.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tsamma Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322268.8%
Mathematical Literacy917784.6%
Physical Sciences2727100.0%
Life Sciences976769.1%
Accounting211781.0%
Business Studies262596.2%
Economics262596.2%
Geography1029189.2%
History706694.3%
English First Additional Language123123100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against Tsamma Secondary School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Tsamma Secondary School's 1,106; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsamma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Tsamma Secondary School's 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsamma Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 1,106; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsamma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsamma Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Tsamma Secondary School's 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.

Jouberton

Zooming into Jouberton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tsamma Secondary School.

  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsamma Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Nkang- Mahlale Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsamma Secondary School, 1,592 compared with 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.8% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Matlosana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsamma Secondary School, 1,556 compared with 1,106; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Joubertina Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsamma Secondary School, at 1,172 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsamma Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshedimosetso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsamma Secondary School, at 1,141 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.4% against Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4%.
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 Tsamma Secondary School for 2027

Tsamma Secondary School is a public school, so admission follows the North West Department of Education's provincial learner registration campaign for 2027. Registration opened on 8 April 2026 and closes on 30 September 2026; details and the required documents are on the department's North West Department of Education Learner Registration page. See the full North West School Application Process Guide for the full requirements and district contacts.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2954 Kopanong Road, Jouberton, Jouberton, 1747
Postal
P.o.box 8008, Jouberton, 2574
Telephone
018 466 3077
EMIS number
600102202
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsamma 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 Tsamma Secondary School directly, on 018 466 3077, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsamma 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 Tsamma Secondary School the best school in Jouberton?
On the numbers that are published, Tsamma Secondary School's 98.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NKANG- MAHLALE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.8%.
How many other schools are there in Jouberton besides Tsamma Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jouberton, including Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tsamma Secondary School?
Tsamma Secondary School reported 1,106 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Tsamma Secondary School?
No. Tsamma Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tsamma Secondary School's matric results like?
Tsamma Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82.7% in 2023.
Is Tsamma Secondary School a public or private school?
Tsamma Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsamma Secondary School?
You can call 018 466 3077. It is located at 2954 Kopanong Road, Jouberton, Jouberton, 1747.
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