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Thaba-Jabula Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (1 circuit)

Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 83.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,650
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thaba-Jabula Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 266 matric candidates from Thaba-Jabula Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322517879.1%
202424020083.3%
202526622383.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thaba-Jabula Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics794151.9%
Mathematical Literacy16213684.0%
Physical Sciences614980.3%
Life Sciences14511277.2%
Accounting383386.8%
Business Studies978284.5%
Economics603355.0%
Geography18217395.1%
History848196.4%
English First Additional Language242242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Thaba-Jabula Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,650, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,611 compared with 1,650, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,517 compared with 1,650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,447 compared with 1,650, and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,650, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's 1,650; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's 83.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's 1,650; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thaba-Jabula Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thaba-Jabula Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thaba-Jabula Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
10967, Mbambisa, Klipsruit, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
2258 Southdale 2135
Telephone
082 553 5883
EMIS number
700121798

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Thaba-Jabula Secondary School directly, on 082 553 5883, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thaba-Jabula Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's 83.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School reported 1,650 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Yes, Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's matric results like?
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.8%, in 2025. That's up from 79.1% in 2023.
Is Thaba-Jabula Secondary School a public or private school?
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
You can call 082 553 5883. It is located at 10967, Mbambisa, Klipsruit, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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