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Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School
Tlhabane, Rustenburg, North West
Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School is a public high school in Tlhabane, Rustenburg, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 583 learners and 46 educators, about 34.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 80.7% of its 228 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.7% of the school's 228 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 181 | 119 | 65.7% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 170 | 146 | 85.9% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 228 | 184 | 80.7% | 88.5% |
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 | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 583 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 34.4 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 141 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100677 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2868 Rabatji Street, Tlhabane, Rustenburg, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 67,tlhabane,0309 |
| Suburb / area | Tlhabane |
| Town | Rustenburg |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Rustenburg Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63703012 |
| Former department | Bophutatswana(BOP) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School
Is Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School a public or private school?
Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.7% of its 228 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 65.7%, 2024 85.9%.
How many learners are at Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?
1 583 learners and 46 educators (about 34.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 141 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600100677.
Where is Kgatsheng-Thabiso Secondary School?
2868 Rabatji Street, Tlhabane, Rustenburg, 2747. It is in Tlhabane, Rustenburg, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 014 565 6626.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.