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Thembalentsha High School

Public secondary school · Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal · Amajuba district (Osizweni circuit)

Thembalentsha High School is a public secondary school in Osizweni. Its last matric group achieved a 93.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Osizweni, Thembalentsha High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

621
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Thembalentsha High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 308 learners from Thembalentsha High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.5% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321617078.7%
202421519389.8%
202530828893.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5213131.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thembalentsha High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics776077.9%
Mathematical Literacy14112991.5%
Physical Sciences685479.4%
Life Sciences1049692.3%
Agricultural Sciences514384.3%
Accounting392461.5%
Business Studies969093.8%
Economics393179.5%
Geography13612390.4%
History817795.1%
English First Additional Language217217100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amajuba district

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

  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,071 learners against Thembalentsha High School's 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembalentsha High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dedangifunde Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,921 learners against Thembalentsha High School's 621; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Thembalentsha High School's 93.5%.
  • Phendukani Full Service High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,852 learners against Thembalentsha High School's 621; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.4% against Thembalentsha High School's 93.5%.
  • Esididini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembalentsha High School, 1,771 compared with 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembalentsha High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sizakancane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,761 learners against Thembalentsha High School's 621; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembalentsha 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
6913 Osizweni, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952
Postal
Private Bag X4024, Osizweni, 2952
Telephone
082 345 3337
Email
ruszulu@gmail.com
EMIS number
500281383

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembalentsha 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 Thembalentsha High School directly, on 082 345 3337 or by email at ruszulu@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembalentsha 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 Thembalentsha High School the best school in Amajuba?
On the numbers that are published, Thembalentsha High School's matric pass rate of 93.5% 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 Thembalentsha High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Amajuba.
How big are the classes at Thembalentsha High School?
Thembalentsha High School reported 621 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Thembalentsha High School?
No. Thembalentsha High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thembalentsha High School's matric results like?
Thembalentsha High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.5%, in 2025. That's up from 78.7% in 2023.
Is Thembalentsha High School a public or private school?
Thembalentsha High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembalentsha High School?
You can call 082 345 3337 or email ruszulu@gmail.com. It is located at 6913 Osizweni, Osizweni, Newcastle, 2952.