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Thamsanqa Secondary School

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

Thamsanqa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.4% pass rate.

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

In Johannesburg, Thamsanqa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,598
Learners
50
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thamsanqa Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thamsanqa Secondary School entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231049692.3%
202412912193.8%
202517516795.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thamsanqa Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics241979.2%
Mathematical Literacy1059590.5%
Physical Sciences241979.2%
Life Sciences716693.0%
Accounting171588.2%
Business Studies3838100.0%
Economics383592.1%
Geography928996.7%
History6868100.0%
English First Additional Language130130100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Thamsanqa Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thamsanqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 1,598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thamsanqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,598; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thamsanqa Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,598; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Thamsanqa Secondary School, with 2,194 learners against 1,598; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 95.4%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,598, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 1,598; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thamsanqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thamsanqa Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thamsanqa Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thamsanqa Secondary School's 1,598; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thamsanqa 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thamsanqa 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
12248, Extension 7A, Orangefarm, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 6084 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
011 850 1021
EMIS number
700331405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thamsanqa 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School directly, on 011 850 1021, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thamsanqa 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thamsanqa Secondary School's 95.4% 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thamsanqa Secondary School?
Thamsanqa Secondary School reported 1,598 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School?
Yes, Thamsanqa 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 Thamsanqa Secondary School's matric results like?
Thamsanqa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's up from 92.3% in 2023.
Is Thamsanqa Secondary School a public or private school?
Thamsanqa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thamsanqa Secondary School?
You can call 011 850 1021. It is located at 12248, Extension 7A, Orangefarm, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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