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Tholithemba High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emazizini circuit)

Tholithemba High School is a public secondary school in Uthukela district. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.1%.

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

Located in Uthukela district, Tholithemba High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

1,026
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tholithemba 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 255 learners from Tholithemba High School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321218386.3%
202423218479.3%
202525521785.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211127.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tholithemba High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics995353.5%
Mathematical Literacy13511283.0%
Physical Sciences775875.3%
Life Sciences12911085.3%
Accounting593457.6%
Business Studies583967.2%
Economics594678.0%
Geography17414583.3%
History989698.0%
English First Additional Language234234100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Tholithemba High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Tholithemba High School's 1,026; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholithemba High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,758 learners against Tholithemba High School's 1,026; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tholithemba High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tholithemba High School's 85.1%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,624 learners against Tholithemba High School's 1,026; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Tholithemba High School's 85.1%.
  • Mpumelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Tholithemba High School's 1,026; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Tholithemba High School's 85.1%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,486 learners against Tholithemba High School's 1,026; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.6% against Tholithemba High School's 85.1%.
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
Dukuza Road, Zwelitsha, Bergville, 3350
Postal
P.o.box 645, Bergville, 3350
Telephone
076 475 4507
Email
tholithembahs600@gmail.com
EMIS number
500282754

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholithemba 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 Tholithemba High School directly, on 076 475 4507 or by email at tholithembahs600@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholithemba 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 Tholithemba High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Tholithemba High School's matric pass rate of 85.1% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Tholithemba High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Tholithemba High School?
Tholithemba High School reported 1,026 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Tholithemba High School?
No. Tholithemba High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tholithemba High School's matric results like?
Tholithemba High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.3% since 2023.
Is Tholithemba High School a public or private school?
Tholithemba High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholithemba High School?
You can call 076 475 4507 or email tholithembahs600@gmail.com. It is located at Dukuza Road, Zwelitsha, Bergville, 3350.