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Thambolini High School

Public secondary school · Esikhawini, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Esikhaleni Senkosi circuit)

In Esikhawini, Thambolini High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.1%.

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

Thambolini High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Esikhawini. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

671
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thambolini High 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

In 2025, 143 matric candidates from Thambolini High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.1% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023704868.6%
2024645484.4%
202514313695.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113241.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thambolini High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics643046.9%
Physical Sciences645484.4%
Life Sciences403587.5%
Business Studies403997.5%
Geography2424100.0%
English First Additional Language6464100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Thambolini High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Thambolini High School's 671; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.8% against Thambolini High School's 95.1%).
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thambolini High School, 2,166 compared with 671; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thambolini High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,929 learners against Thambolini High School's 671; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Thambolini High School's 95.1%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thambolini High School, 1,763 compared with 671; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thambolini High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thambolini High School, 1,742 compared with 671; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thambolini High 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
783 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887
Postal
Private Bag X8517, Esikhawini, 3887
Telephone
082 681 3575
Email
thambolini-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500285418

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thambolini High 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 Thambolini High School directly, on 082 681 3575 or by email at thambolini-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thambolini High 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 Thambolini High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Thambolini High School's matric pass rate of 95.1% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Thambolini High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Thambolini High School?
Thambolini High School reported 671 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Thambolini High School?
No. Thambolini High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thambolini High School's matric results like?
Thambolini High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.1%, in 2025. That's up from 68.6% in 2023.
Is Thambolini High School a public or private school?
Thambolini High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thambolini High School?
You can call 082 681 3575 or email thambolini-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 783 H Block, Esikhawini, 3887.