Tlhwahalang Secondary School
Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Tlhwahalang Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tlhwahalang Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Tlhwahalang Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Tlhwahalang Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tlhwahalang Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,350 learners with a teaching staff of 47 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tlhwahalang Secondary School is situated in Jan Kempdorp (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Phokwane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 486 R. Nkomo Avenue, Valspan, Jan Kempdorp, 8550. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 438 Jan Kempdorp 8550.
Curriculum & Academics
Tlhwahalang Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tlhwahalang Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tlhwahalang Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
486 R. Nkomo Avenue, Valspan, Jan Kempdorp, 8550
Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 438 Jan Kempdorp 8550
Phone
+27 53 456 1235Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300017405
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.