Tlakula Secondary School
Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East
About Tlakula Secondary School
Tlakula Secondary School functions as a public secondary school in Springs, Gauteng, falling within the Gauteng East education district. The school recorded 1389 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tlakula Secondary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Tlakula Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Tlakula 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tlakula Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,389 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Tlakula Secondary School is situated in Springs (Springs), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Gauteng East education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2757, Hlabane, Kwa-thema, Springs. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 31 Kwa-thema 1563.
Curriculum & Academics
Tlakula Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tlakula 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 Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tlakula 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2757, Hlabane, Kwa-thema, Springs
Springs, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 31 Kwa-thema 1563
Phone
+27 11 736 9927Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700351171
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.