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Thalana Secondary School

Public secondary school · Sibongile Location, KwaZulu-Natal · Umzinyathi district (Endumeni Central circuit)

In Sibongile Location, Thalana Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 82.8%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thalana Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thalana Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sibongile Location. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,348
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thalana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thalana Secondary School entered 151 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.8% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313410880.6%
202413011588.5%
202515112582.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212120.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thalana Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. History led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics231669.6%
Mathematical Literacy1079487.9%
Physical Sciences18527.8%
Life Sciences674668.7%
Accounting251768.0%
Business Studies595898.3%
Economics251248.0%
Geography716693.0%
History4848100.0%
English First Additional Language131131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Here is how Thalana Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umzinyathi district.

  • Mount Ernestina Combined School is a similar size to Thalana Secondary School, with 1,738 learners against 1,348; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thalana Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against Thalana Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Ubongumenzi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thalana Secondary School, at 1,572 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.1% against Thalana Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Greytown Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thalana Secondary School, at 1,513 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalana Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Busana High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thalana Secondary School, at 1,350 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Thalana Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Luvisi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thalana Secondary School, at 1,310 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thalana Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Corner Sibisi And Mbatha Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000
Postal
Private Bag X2029, Dundee, 3000
Telephone
087 527 0416
EMIS number
500280090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thalana 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 Thalana Secondary School directly, on 087 527 0416, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thalana Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thalana Secondary School the best school in Umzinyathi?
On the numbers that are published, Thalana Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides Thalana Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.
How big are the classes at Thalana Secondary School?
Thalana Secondary School reported 1,348 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Thalana Secondary School?
No. Thalana Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thalana Secondary School's matric results like?
Thalana Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.6% since 2023.
Is Thalana Secondary School a public or private school?
Thalana Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thalana Secondary School?
You can call 087 527 0416. It is located at Corner Sibisi And Mbatha Street, Sibongile, Dundee, 3000.