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Thobelani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Standerton, Standerton, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Standerton, Thobelani Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 81.3% pass rate.

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

Thobelani Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Standerton. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,156
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thobelani 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 Thobelani Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 208 matric candidates from Thobelani Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316013685.0%
202419116888.0%
202520816981.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thobelani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322784.4%
Mathematical Literacy15913786.2%
Physical Sciences3030100.0%
Life Sciences302996.7%
Accounting312787.1%
Business Studies1017271.3%
Economics1019190.1%
Geography867890.7%
History13411384.3%
English First Additional Language191191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with Thobelani Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobelani Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobelani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobelani Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,156; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Thobelani Secondary School's 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobelani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobelani Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,156; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Thobelani Secondary School's 1,156; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.

Standerton

Zooming into Standerton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thobelani Secondary School.

  • Isifisosethu Primary School is a similar size to Thobelani Secondary School, with 1,561 learners against 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobelani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School is a similar size to Thobelani Secondary School, with 1,449 learners against 1,156; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thobelani Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.6% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a similar size to Thobelani Secondary School, with 1,365 learners against 1,156; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School is a similar size to Thobelani Secondary School, with 1,361 learners against 1,156; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Thobelani Secondary School's 81.3%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School is a similar size to Thobelani Secondary School, with 1,277 learners against 1,156; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobelani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
1673 Morewa Str, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Po Box 767 Standerton Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 714 6113
EMIS number
800023192

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thobelani 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 Thobelani Secondary School directly, on 017 714 6113, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thobelani 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 Thobelani Secondary School the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, Thobelani Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.3% is lower than JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides Thobelani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thobelani Secondary School?
Thobelani Secondary School reported 1,156 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Thobelani Secondary School?
Yes, Thobelani 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 Thobelani Secondary School's matric results like?
Thobelani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.3%, in 2025. That's down from 85% in 2023.
Is Thobelani Secondary School a public or private school?
Thobelani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thobelani Secondary School?
You can call 017 714 6113. It is located at 1673 Morewa Str, Standerton, Standerton, 2430.
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