Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Emazizini circuit)
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.
Of the 255 learners from Tholithemba High School who wrote matric in 2025, 85.1% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 212 | 183 | 86.3% |
| 2024 | 232 | 184 | 79.3% |
| 2025 | 255 | 217 | 85.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211127.
That year, Tholithemba High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 99 | 53 | 53.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 135 | 112 | 83.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 77 | 58 | 75.3% |
| Life Sciences | 129 | 110 | 85.3% |
| Accounting | 59 | 34 | 57.6% |
| Business Studies | 58 | 39 | 67.2% |
| Economics | 59 | 46 | 78.0% |
| Geography | 174 | 145 | 83.3% |
| History | 98 | 96 | 98.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 234 | 234 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tholithemba High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.