Mokgatlha Primary School
Madikwe, Mokgatlha, North West 630 m
Public high school
Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School
Koffiekraal, Madikwe, North West
Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School is a public high school in Koffiekraal, Madikwe, 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 532 learners and 18 educators, about 29.6 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, 93.2% of its 74 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.2% of the school's 74 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 63 | 81.8% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 94 | 91 | 96.8% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 74 | 69 | 93.2% | 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) | 532 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600102090 |
| Exam centre number | 9402175 |
Address and location
| Street address | 461a Baakaneng Section, Koffiekraal, Madikwe, 4747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Post Office,mokgatlha,2848 |
| Suburb / area | Koffiekraal |
| Town | Madikwe |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Bojanala |
| Municipality | Moses Kotane Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63705004 |
| 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 Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School
Is Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School a public or private school?
Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thebe Ya Tlhajwa 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 Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.2% of its 74 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 81.8%, 2024 96.8%.
How many learners are at Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School?
532 learners and 18 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600102090. Its exam centre number is 9402175.
Where is Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School?
461a Baakaneng Section, Koffiekraal, Madikwe, 4747. It is in Koffiekraal, Madikwe, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 071 475 6358.
Schools near Thebe Ya Tlhajwa Secondary School
Matiki Mooeketsi Primary School
Koffiekraal, Mokgatlha, North West 1.9 km
Maotwe Middle School
Mokgaotsi Stad, Madikwe, North West 6.3 km
Mokgaotsi Primary School
Mokgaotsistad, Madikwe, North West 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.