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Public high school
Thapama Secondary School
Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong, North West
Thapama Secondary School is a public high school in Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong, 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 527 learners and 21 educators, about 25.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 93.1% of its 58 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.1% of the school's 58 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 53 | 65.4% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 75 | 58 | 77.3% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 58 | 54 | 93.1% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 527 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 25.1 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600102086 |
| Exam centre number | 9333185 |
Address and location
| Street address | Thapama Sec School, Matlapaneng Street, Taung, 8581 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X14,pudimoe,8581 |
| Suburb / area | Matlapaneng Street |
| Town | Pudumong |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63904003 |
| 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 Thapama Secondary School
Is Thapama Secondary School a public or private school?
Thapama Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thapama 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 Thapama Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.1% of its 58 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 65.4%, 2024 77.3%.
How many learners are at Thapama Secondary School?
527 learners and 21 educators (about 25.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Thapama Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600102086. Its exam centre number is 9333185.
Where is Thapama Secondary School?
Thapama Sec School, Matlapaneng Street, Taung, 8581. It is in Matlapaneng Street, Pudumong, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 081 577 2852.
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78.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.