Public high school
Itotleng Commercial Secondary School
Daantjiesrus, Northern Cape
Itotleng Commercial Secondary School is a public high school in Daantjiesrus, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a commercial specialisation. In 2025 it had 408 learners and 15 educators, about 27.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 75.4% of its 61 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.4% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 44 | 54.3% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 53 | 44 | 83.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 61 | 46 | 75.4% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Commercial |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 408 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 27.2 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 26 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 300100573 |
Address and location
| Street address | Daantjiesrus, 8460 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 254 Daantjiesrus 8477 |
| Town | Daantjiesrus |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) |
| Municipality | Joe Morolong Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Itotleng Commercial Secondary School
Is Itotleng Commercial Secondary School a public or private school?
Itotleng Commercial Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Itotleng Commercial Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Itotleng Commercial Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.4% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 54.3%, 2024 83.0%.
How many learners are at Itotleng Commercial Secondary School?
408 learners and 15 educators (about 27.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 26 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Itotleng Commercial Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300100573.
Where is Itotleng Commercial Secondary School?
Daantjiesrus, 8460. It is in Daantjiesrus, Northern Cape, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) education district. Phone 082 663 7548.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.