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Thanduyise High School

Public secondary school · Ngwelezane T/Ship, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Ngwelezane circuit)

Thanduyise High School is a public secondary school in Ngwelezane T/Ship. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.8%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thanduyise High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ngwelezane T/Ship, Thanduyise High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,227
Learners
37
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thanduyise High 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 Thanduyise High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 162 learners from Thanduyise High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023948893.6%
202411511297.4%
202516215293.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113466.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thanduyise High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403382.5%
Mathematical Literacy757296.0%
Physical Sciences371848.6%
Life Sciences885764.8%
Accounting272281.5%
Business Studies2727100.0%
Economics2727100.0%
Geography403997.5%
History484593.8%
English First Additional Language115115100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

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

  • Bizimali Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thanduyise High School, 2,365 compared with 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Thanduyise High School's 93.8%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,166 learners against Thanduyise High School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thanduyise High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School teaches considerably more learners than Thanduyise High School, 1,929 compared with 1,227; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Thanduyise High School's 93.8%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,763 learners against Thanduyise High School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thanduyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Thanduyise High School's 1,227; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thanduyise High School; and charges no school fees, 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1033B Thanduyise Drive, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910
Postal
P.o.box 877, Empangeni, 3880
Telephone
035 794 1587
Email
thanduyise-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500280682

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thanduyise 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 Thanduyise High School directly, on 035 794 1587 or by email at THANDUYISE-HS@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thanduyise High 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 Thanduyise High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Thanduyise High School's matric pass rate of 93.8% 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 Thanduyise High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Thanduyise High School?
Thanduyise High School reported 1,227 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Thanduyise High School?
Yes, Thanduyise High 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 Thanduyise High School's matric results like?
Thanduyise High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.6% since 2023.
Is Thanduyise High School a public or private school?
Thanduyise High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thanduyise High School?
You can call 035 794 1587 or email THANDUYISE-HS@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at 1033B Thanduyise Drive, Ngwelezane, Empangeni, 3910.