Public secondary school · Bothas Hill, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Molweni circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thabela High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Thabela High School is a public secondary school in Bothas Hill. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.
Thabela High School entered 63 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 43 | 79.6% |
| 2024 | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| 2025 | 63 | 56 | 88.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412226.
Thabela High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 23 | 20 | 87.0% |
| Business Studies | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Economics | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| History | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 50 | 50 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Thabela High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.