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Public high school
Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation
Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation is a public high school in Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 584 learners and 59 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.3% of its 274 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.3% of the school's 274 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 | 167 | 90.8% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 270 | 233 | 86.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 274 | 242 | 88.3% | 89.1% |
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 | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 584 |
| Educators (2025) | 59 |
| Learners per educator | 26.8 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700320713 |
| Exam centre number | 8320713 |
Address and location
| Street address | 57300, Zone 3, Zone - 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 83 Residensia 1980 |
| Suburb / area | Sebokeng |
| Town | Vanderbijlpark |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Sedibeng West |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Emfuleni Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74201040 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation
Is Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation a public or private school?
Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation is a public high school.
Does Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation's matric pass rate?
88.3% of its 274 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 90.8%, 2024 86.3%.
How many learners are at Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation?
1 584 learners and 59 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation?
Its EMIS number is 700320713. Its exam centre number is 8320713.
Where is Khutlo-Tharo Performing and Creative Arts School of Specialisation?
57300, Zone 3, Zone - 3, Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark. It is in Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, in the Sedibeng West education district. Phone 016 302 0975.
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