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Tshepo-Themba Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (4 circuit)

Tshepo-Themba Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Sebokeng, Vereeniging. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.9%.

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

In Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Tshepo-Themba Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,176
Learners
43
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tshepo-Themba Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 180 matric candidates from Tshepo-Themba Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315311575.2%
202415113690.1%
202518016088.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tshepo-Themba Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics421126.2%
Mathematical Literacy1099284.4%
Physical Sciences421535.7%
Life Sciences764964.5%
Accounting2323100.0%
Business Studies756688.0%
Economics292896.6%
Geography676597.0%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language151151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,176; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 1,176; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 1,176; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,176; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,176; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tshepo-Themba Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is a similar size to Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,176; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Tshepo-Themba Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's 88.9%.
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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School for 2027

Tshepo-Themba Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
105, Sebenzile, Zone 6 Ext 3, Sebokeng, Vereeniging
Postal
Po Box 17 Residencia 1980
Telephone
016 593 1519
EMIS number
700321638

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshepo-Themba 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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School directly, on 016 593 1519, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshepo-Themba 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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.9% is lower than THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Tshepo-Themba Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tshepo-Themba Secondary School?
Tshepo-Themba Secondary School reported 1,176 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School?
Yes, Tshepo-Themba 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 Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's matric results like?
Tshepo-Themba Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.9%, in 2025. That's up from 75.2% in 2023.
Is Tshepo-Themba Secondary School a public or private school?
Tshepo-Themba Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshepo-Themba Secondary School?
You can call 016 593 1519. It is located at 105, Sebenzile, Zone 6 Ext 3, Sebokeng, Vereeniging.
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