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Thathulwazi W.r. High School

Public secondary school · Kagiso, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Thathulwazi W.r. High School is a public secondary school in Kagiso, Mogale City. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.1% pass rate.

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Located in Kagiso, Mogale City, Thathulwazi W.r. High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,424
Learners
44
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thathulwazi W.r. High 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 Thathulwazi W.r. 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 201 learners from Thathulwazi W.r. High School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316614184.9%
202422217076.6%
202520115979.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thathulwazi W.r. High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342367.6%
Mathematical Literacy18912867.7%
Physical Sciences333193.9%
Life Sciences333193.9%
Accounting16850.0%
Business Studies292482.8%
Economics16956.3%
Geography19413670.1%
History16113282.0%
English First Additional Language223223100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Thathulwazi W.r. High School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thathulwazi W.r. High School, 2,239 compared with 1,424; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 1,424; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thathulwazi W.r. High School, 1,996 compared with 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathulwazi W.r. High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Thathulwazi W.r. High School, with 1,986 learners against 1,424; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Thathulwazi W.r. High School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathulwazi W.r. High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.

Mogale City

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

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 1,424; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thathulwazi W.r. High School, 1,996 compared with 1,424; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathulwazi W.r. High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thathulwazi W.r. High School, at 1,875 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.4% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thathulwazi W.r. High School, at 1,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathulwazi W.r. High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School is a similar size to Thathulwazi W.r. High School, with 1,791 learners against 1,424; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.7% against Thathulwazi W.r. High School's 79.1%.
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 Thathulwazi W.r. High School for 2027

Because Thathulwazi W.r. High School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4993, Cnr 1St And 2Nd Avenue, Rietvallei Ext.2&3, Kagiso, Mogale City
Postal
P.o Box 404 Kagiso 1754
Telephone
011 765 4013
EMIS number
700400222

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thathulwazi W.r. 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 Thathulwazi W.r. High School directly, on 011 765 4013, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thathulwazi W.r. 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 Thathulwazi W.r. High School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Thathulwazi W.r. High School's matric pass rate of 79.1% is lower than KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 88.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Thathulwazi W.r. High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thathulwazi W.r. High School?
Thathulwazi W.r. High School reported 1,424 learners and 44 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 Thathulwazi W.r. High School?
Yes, Thathulwazi W.r. 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 Thathulwazi W.r. High School's matric results like?
Thathulwazi W.r. High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.1%, in 2025. That's down from 84.9% in 2023.
Is Thathulwazi W.r. High School a public or private school?
Thathulwazi W.r. High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thathulwazi W.r. High School?
You can call 011 765 4013. It is located at 4993, Cnr 1St And 2Nd Avenue, Rietvallei Ext.2&3, Kagiso, Mogale City.
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