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Thabo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

Thabo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thabo Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thabo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

396
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thabo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Thabo 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, 62 matric candidates from Thabo Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023625487.1%
2024504998.0%
2025626198.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thabo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7228.6%
Mathematical Literacy433786.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences171694.1%
Accounting5240.0%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics7685.7%
Geography323093.8%
History3636100.0%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Thabo Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabo Secondary School, 2,678 compared with 396; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Thabo Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Thabo Secondary School's 396; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against Thabo Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Thabo Secondary School, 2,256 compared with 396; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Thabo Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Thabo Secondary School's 396; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against Thabo Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Thabo Secondary School's 396, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabo Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 396, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thabo Secondary School's 396; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thabo Secondary School's 98.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabo Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thabo Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thabo Secondary School's 396; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thabo 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 Thabo Secondary School for 2027

Thabo Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1882, Leeba Street, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
64 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
082 554 1130
EMIS number
700111344

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thabo 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 Thabo Secondary School directly, on 082 554 1130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thabo 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 Thabo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thabo Secondary School's 98.4% 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 Thabo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thabo Secondary School?
Thabo Secondary School reported 396 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Thabo Secondary School?
Yes, Thabo 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 Thabo Secondary School's matric results like?
Thabo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. That's up from 87.1% in 2023.
Is Thabo Secondary School a public or private school?
Thabo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thabo Secondary School?
You can call 082 554 1130. It is located at 1882, Leeba Street, Naledi, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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