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Thobigunya Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwaxolo, KwaZulu-Natal · Ugu district (Margate circuit)

In Kwaxolo, Thobigunya Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.4%.

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

Thobigunya Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kwaxolo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,046
Learners
29
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thobigunya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thobigunya Secondary School entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313112897.7%
2024111111100.0%
202517516795.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312259.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thobigunya Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy919098.9%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences262596.2%
Agricultural Sciences262596.2%
Accounting3232100.0%
Business Studies3232100.0%
Geography646398.4%
History5656100.0%
English First Additional Language114114100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ugu district with Thobigunya Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,710 learners against Thobigunya Secondary School's 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobigunya Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,673 learners against Thobigunya Secondary School's 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Thobigunya Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Thobigunya Secondary School's 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Thobigunya Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Luthuli High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Thobigunya Secondary School's 1,046; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Thobigunya Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Ntaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thobigunya Secondary School, 1,550 compared with 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thobigunya Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Ntaba Ward Kwaxolo Tribal Authority, Izingolweni, Port Shepstone, 4240
Postal
P.o.box 48, Izingolweni, 4260
Telephone
071 699 5910
Email
thobigunyasec.kzn@gmail.com
EMIS number
500282088

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thobigunya 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 Thobigunya Secondary School directly, on 071 699 5910 or by email at thobigunyasec.kzn@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thobigunya 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 Thobigunya Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Thobigunya Secondary School's matric pass rate of 95.4% is lower than NOMBUSO HIGH SCHOOL's 98%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Ugu besides Thobigunya Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Thobigunya Secondary School?
Thobigunya Secondary School reported 1,046 learners and 29 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 Thobigunya Secondary School?
No. Thobigunya Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thobigunya Secondary School's matric results like?
Thobigunya Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.7% since 2023.
Is Thobigunya Secondary School a public or private school?
Thobigunya Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thobigunya Secondary School?
You can call 071 699 5910 or email thobigunyasec.kzn@gmail.com. It is located at Ntaba Ward Kwaxolo Tribal Authority, Izingolweni, Port Shepstone, 4240.