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Thathunyawo High School

Public secondary school · Springbok, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Buffalo Flats circuit)

Thathunyawo High School is a public secondary school in Springbok. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.8% pass rate.

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

Located in Springbok, Thathunyawo High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

830
Learners
23
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Thathunyawo High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thathunyawo High School entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.8% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023797291.1%
20241009393.0%
2025828198.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213130.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352982.9%
Mathematical Literacy656295.4%
Physical Sciences352982.9%
Life Sciences353291.4%
Accounting121083.3%
Business Studies655889.2%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography625080.6%
History2626100.0%
English First Additional Language100100100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amajuba district with Thathunyawo High School.

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Thathunyawo High School's 830; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathunyawo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Thathunyawo High School's 830; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against Thathunyawo High School's 98.8%).
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Thathunyawo High School's 830; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Thathunyawo High School's 98.8%).
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thathunyawo High School, 1,771 compared with 830; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathunyawo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Thathunyawo High School's 830; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thathunyawo 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
Springbok Laagte, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 2940
Postal
P.o.box 2855, Newcastle, 2940
Telephone
082 728 9474
Email
thathunyawohighshool@g.mail.com
EMIS number
500280793

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thathunyawo 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 Thathunyawo High School directly, on 082 728 9474 or by email at thathunyawohighshool@g.mail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thathunyawo 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 Thathunyawo High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Thathunyawo High School's matric pass rate of 98.8% is lower than PHENDUKANI FULL SERVICE HIGH SCHOOL's 99.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Amajuba besides Thathunyawo High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Thathunyawo High School?
Thathunyawo High School reported 830 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Thathunyawo High School?
No. Thathunyawo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thathunyawo High School's matric results like?
Thathunyawo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.8%, in 2025. That's up from 91.1% in 2023.
Is Thathunyawo High School a public or private school?
Thathunyawo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thathunyawo High School?
You can call 082 728 9474 or email thathunyawohighshool@g.mail.com. It is located at Springbok Laagte, Dannhauser, Newcastle, 2940.