Bonabona Primary School
Bonabona, Morokweng, North West 739 m
Public high school
Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary
Bona Bona, Bonabona, North West
Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary is a public high school in Bona Bona, Bonabona, 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 187 learners and 8 educators, about 23.4 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, 88.9% of its 27 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 27 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 25 | 83.3% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 27 | 24 | 88.9% | 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) | 187 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.4 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 115 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600102183 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 71e, Bona Bona, Bona-Bona, 1747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 226,bonabona,8612 |
| Suburb / area | Bona Bona |
| Town | Bonabona |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Ruth S Mompati |
| Municipality | Kagisano-Molopo Local Municipality |
| Ward | 63901012 |
| 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 Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary
Is Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary a public or private school?
Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary is a public high school.
Does Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 27 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 83.3%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary?
187 learners and 8 educators (about 23.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 115 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary?
Its EMIS number is 600102183.
Where is Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary?
Stand No 71e, Bona Bona, Bona-Bona, 1747. It is in Bona Bona, Bonabona, North West, in the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. Phone 072 798 2274.
Schools near Tlotlang -Thuto Secondary
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.