Ntlaisheng
Taungvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo 1.2 km
Public high school
Taung
Kromellenboog, Burgersfort, Limpopo
Taung is a public high school in Kromellenboog, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 337 learners and 13 educators, about 25.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 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, 83.3% of its 24 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 24 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 36 | 83.7% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 36 | 36 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 24 | 20 | 83.3% | 86.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 337 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 25.9 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 480 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 925621148 |
| Exam centre number | 7091201 |
Address and location
| Street address | Taung Village |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X1030; Burgersfort1150 |
| Suburb / area | Kromellenboog |
| Town | Burgersfort |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Sekhukhune East |
| Municipality | Fetakgomo-Greater Tubatse |
| Ward | 90306022 |
| Former department | Lebowa |
Admissions
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Questions about Taung
Is Taung a public or private school?
Taung is a public high school.
Does Taung charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Taung's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 24 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 83.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Taung?
337 learners and 13 educators (about 25.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 480 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Taung?
Its EMIS number is 925621148. Its exam centre number is 7091201.
Where is Taung?
Taung Village. It is in Kromellenboog, Burgersfort, Limpopo, in the Sekhukhune East education district.
Schools near Taung
Lekuboshai
Taungvillage, Burgersfort, Limpopo 1.5 km
Itsoseng
Mafarafara, Burgersfort, Limpopo 3.9 km
Kgobalale
Burgersfort, Limpopo 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.