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Tswasongu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Tswasongu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Carletonville, Cearletonville. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.5%.

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Tswasongu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Carletonville, Cearletonville. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,559
Learners
50
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Tswasongu Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Tswasongu Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 146 matric candidates from Tswasongu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 94.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315813182.9%
202421817680.7%
202514613894.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tswasongu Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261453.8%
Mathematical Literacy19316786.5%
Physical Sciences252184.0%
Life Sciences16910461.5%
Accounting141071.4%
Business Studies504386.0%
Economics502754.0%
Geography16814385.1%
History17916592.2%
English First Additional Language219219100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Tswasongu Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Tswasongu Secondary School's 1,559; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswasongu Secondary School, at 2,000 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School is a similar size to Tswasongu Secondary School, with 1,996 learners against 1,559; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswasongu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel sits in roughly the same size range as Tswasongu Secondary School, at 1,986 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is a similar size to Tswasongu Secondary School, with 1,928 learners against 1,559; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswasongu Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.7% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%).

Carletonville

Zooming into Carletonville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tswasongu Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Tswasongu Secondary School's 1,559; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Retlile Primary School is a similar size to Tswasongu Secondary School, with 1,517 learners against 1,559; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswasongu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School sits in roughly the same size range as Tswasongu Secondary School, at 1,482 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School is a similar size to Tswasongu Secondary School, with 1,421 learners against 1,559; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tswasongu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Relebogile Secondary School is a similar size to Tswasongu Secondary School, with 1,420 learners against 1,559; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.7% against Tswasongu Secondary School's 94.5%.
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 Tswasongu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tswasongu 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
5007, Ext 12, Khistong, Carletonville, Cearletonville
Postal
138 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 786 5051
EMIS number
700271148

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tswasongu 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 Tswasongu Secondary School directly, on 018 786 5051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tswasongu 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 Tswasongu Secondary School the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, Tswasongu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 94.5% is lower than CARLETON JONES HIGH SCHOOL's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides Tswasongu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tswasongu Secondary School?
Tswasongu Secondary School reported 1,559 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Tswasongu Secondary School?
Yes, Tswasongu 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 Tswasongu Secondary School's matric results like?
Tswasongu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.5%, in 2025. That's up from 82.9% in 2023.
Is Tswasongu Secondary School a public or private school?
Tswasongu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tswasongu Secondary School?
You can call 018 786 5051. It is located at 5007, Ext 12, Khistong, Carletonville, Cearletonville.
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