Public high school

Tsamma Secondary School

Extension, Jouberton, North West

Tsamma Secondary School is a public high school in Extension, Jouberton, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 106 learners and 33 educators, about 33.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 98.4% of its 122 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).

Matric (NSC) results

98.4% of the school's 122 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateNorth West
2023127105 82.7% 81.7%
2024123109 88.6% 87.5%
2025122120 98.4% 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 typePublic high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile3 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesNo-fee school
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 106
Educators (2025)33
Learners per educator33.5 (province average 28.7)
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 141 similar schools
EMIS number600102202
Exam centre number9215134

Address and location

Street address2954 Kopanong Road, Jouberton, Jouberton, 1747
Postal addressP.O.Box 8008,jouberton,2574
Suburb / areaExtension
TownJouberton
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtDr Kenneth Kaunda
MunicipalityMatlosana Local Municipality
Ward64003016
Former departmentDepartment 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 Tsamma Secondary School

Is Tsamma Secondary School a public or private school?

Tsamma Secondary School is a public high school.

Does Tsamma 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 Tsamma Secondary School's matric pass rate?

98.4% of its 122 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 82.7%, 2024 88.6%.

How many learners are at Tsamma Secondary School?

1 106 learners and 33 educators (about 33.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 141 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Tsamma Secondary School?

Its EMIS number is 600102202. Its exam centre number is 9215134.

Where is Tsamma Secondary School?

2954 Kopanong Road, Jouberton, Jouberton, 1747. It is in Extension, Jouberton, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Phone 018 466 3077.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.