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Public high school
Thabasikwa Secondary School
Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West
Thabasikwa Secondary School is a public high school in Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 130 learners and 8 educators, about 16.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 92.3% of its 13 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.3% of the school's 13 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 9 | 60.0% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 12 | 92.3% | 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) | 130 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 16.3 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 141 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600102073 |
| Exam centre number | 9313183 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10248 Tamasikwa Village, Taung, Norlim, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 103,norlim,8583 |
| Suburb / area | Greater Taung Rural |
| Town | Greater Taung |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904009 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Thabasikwa Secondary School
Is Thabasikwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Thabasikwa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thabasikwa 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 Thabasikwa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.3% of its 13 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 60.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Thabasikwa Secondary School?
130 learners and 8 educators (about 16.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 141 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Thabasikwa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600102073. Its exam centre number is 9313183.
Where is Thabasikwa Secondary School?
10248 Tamasikwa Village, Taung, Norlim, 2747. It is in Greater Taung Rural, Greater Taung, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 082 596 9876.
Schools near Thabasikwa Secondary School
Lekwene Primary School
Buxton Village, Norlim, North West 2.9 km
Pelonngwe Primary
Taung, North West 2.9 km
Gabobidiwe High School
Buxton, Norlim, North West 3.6 km
85.9% matric 2025Reikagile Middle
Mokasa, Taung, North West 6.5 km
89.3% matric 2025Lokgabeng Primary
Mokasa, Taung, North West 6.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.