Public secondary school · Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thembalabantu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Thembalabantu High School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Thembalabantu High School entered 166 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 78 | 78.0% |
| 2024 | 127 | 98 | 77.2% |
| 2025 | 166 | 125 | 75.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Thembalabantu High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 112 | 87 | 77.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| Life Sciences | 29 | 21 | 72.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 29 | 24 | 82.8% |
| Accounting | 26 | 16 | 61.5% |
| Business Studies | 29 | 25 | 86.2% |
| Economics | 29 | 18 | 62.1% |
| Geography | 70 | 52 | 74.3% |
| History | 70 | 53 | 75.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 127 | 127 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Thembalabantu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Thembalabantu High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.