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Tholimfundo Secondary School

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

Tholimfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Manzamhlophe. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.9%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tholimfundo Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Manzamhlophe, Tholimfundo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

586
Learners
18
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tholimfundo Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tholimfundo Secondary School entered 98 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023797898.7%
2024827996.3%
2025989596.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5312260.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tholimfundo Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242395.8%
Mathematical Literacy595796.6%
Physical Sciences2323100.0%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Accounting232087.0%
Economics232295.7%
Geography605795.0%
History373594.6%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ugu district

5 other schools in Ugu district, for comparison against Tholimfundo Secondary School.

  • Gobhela Primary Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Secondary School, 1,710 compared with 586; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nombuso High School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Secondary School, 1,673 compared with 586; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98% against Tholimfundo Secondary School's 96.9%).
  • Mdlangathi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Secondary School, 1,612 compared with 586; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.6% against Tholimfundo Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Luthuli High School teaches considerably more learners than Tholimfundo Secondary School, 1,592 compared with 586; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.6% against Tholimfundo Secondary School's 96.9%.
  • Ntaba Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,550 learners against Tholimfundo Secondary School's 586; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholimfundo Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Amanzamhlophe Ward, Ezinqoleni, 4260
Postal
P.o.box 54, Izingolweni, 4260
Telephone
083 314 2142
Email
tholimfundosecondary@gmail.com
EMIS number
500282606

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholimfundo 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 Tholimfundo Secondary School directly, on 083 314 2142 or by email at tholimfundosecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholimfundo Secondary 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 Tholimfundo Secondary School the best school in Ugu?
On the numbers that are published, Tholimfundo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 96.9% 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 Tholimfundo Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Ugu.
How big are the classes at Tholimfundo Secondary School?
Tholimfundo Secondary School reported 586 learners and 18 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 Tholimfundo Secondary School?
No. Tholimfundo Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tholimfundo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tholimfundo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Tholimfundo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tholimfundo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholimfundo Secondary School?
You can call 083 314 2142 or email tholimfundosecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Amanzamhlophe Ward, Ezinqoleni, 4260.