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Thembeka Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

In Kanyamazane, Thembeka Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Thembeka Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Thembeka Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kanyamazane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

990
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Thembeka Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thembeka Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 134 matric candidates from Thembeka Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316011672.5%
20241139079.6%
202513411182.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thembeka Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 99.1% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211781.0%
Mathematical Literacy927884.8%
Physical Sciences211781.0%
Life Sciences614980.3%
Accounting472859.6%
Business Studies524178.8%
Economics262492.3%
Geography664872.7%
History665786.4%
English First Additional Language11311299.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Thembeka Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Thembeka Secondary School's 990; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Thembeka Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 990; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Thembeka Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Thembeka Secondary School's 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Thembeka Secondary School's 990; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Thembeka Secondary School's 82.8%.

Kanyamazane

Zooming into Kanyamazane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thembeka Secondary School.

  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sitintile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 1,443 compared with 990; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75% against Thembeka Secondary School's 82.8%.
  • Vulamasango Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 1,426 compared with 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Somcuba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,417 learners against Thembeka Secondary School's 990; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thembeka Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hillaria Mthethwa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thembeka Secondary School, 1,391 compared with 990; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.9% against Thembeka Secondary School's 82.8%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
P/Bag X 1007, , Kanyamazane, 1214
Postal
Thembeka 1007 Kanyamazane Nelspruit 1214
Telephone
013 794 0726
Website
saha.org.za
Email
archives.library@wits.ac.za
EMIS number
800023119

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thembeka Secondary 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 Thembeka Secondary School directly, on 013 794 0726, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thembeka Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thembeka Secondary School the best school in Kanyamazane?
On the numbers that are published, Thembeka Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.8% is lower than HILLARIA MTHETHWA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kanyamazane besides Thembeka Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kanyamazane, including Lekazi Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thembeka Secondary School?
Thembeka Secondary School reported 990 learners and 30 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 Thembeka Secondary School?
Yes, Thembeka Secondary 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 Thembeka Secondary School's matric results like?
Thembeka Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.8%, in 2025. That's up from 72.5% in 2023.
Is Thembeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Thembeka Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thembeka Secondary School?
You can call 013 794 0726. It is located at P/Bag X 1007, , Kanyamazane, 1214.
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