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Tholokuhle High School

Public secondary school · Ward 3, KwaZulu-Natal · King Cetshwayo district (Richards Bay circuit)

In Ward 3, Tholokuhle High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.5% pass rate.

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

Tholokuhle High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ward 3. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,518
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tholokuhle High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Tholokuhle High School entered 232 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.5% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202329422877.6%
202428425188.4%
202523221090.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5113467.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tholokuhle High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1316952.7%
Mathematical Literacy15411574.7%
Physical Sciences965052.1%
Life Sciences16910763.3%
Agricultural Sciences734967.1%
Accounting958387.4%
Business Studies1158573.9%
Economics513670.6%
Geography11711194.9%
History737298.6%
English First Additional Language285285100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

King Cetshwayo district

A look at 5 other schools sharing King Cetshwayo district with Tholokuhle High School.

  • Bizimali Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,365 learners against Tholokuhle High School's 1,518; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.8% against Tholokuhle High School's 90.5%.
  • Imizikayifani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholokuhle High School, 2,166 compared with 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholokuhle High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Welabasha High School sits in roughly the same size range as Tholokuhle High School, at 1,929 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.7% against Tholokuhle High School's 90.5%.
  • Mzingazi Primary School is a similar size to Tholokuhle High School, with 1,763 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholokuhle High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ingweni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tholokuhle High School, at 1,742 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholokuhle High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
369 Chakide Street, Enseleni, Richards Bay, 3900
Postal
P.o.box 1208, Richardsbay, 3900
Telephone
035 795 1221
Email
info.tholokuhle.ss@gmail.com
EMIS number
500282791

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholokuhle 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 Tholokuhle High School directly, on 035 795 1221 or by email at info.tholokuhle.ss@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholokuhle High 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 Tholokuhle High School the best school in King Cetshwayo?
On the numbers that are published, Tholokuhle High School's matric pass rate of 90.5% is lower than WELABASHA HIGH SCHOOL's 99.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Cetshwayo besides Tholokuhle High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in King Cetshwayo.
How big are the classes at Tholokuhle High School?
Tholokuhle High School reported 1,518 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Tholokuhle High School?
No. Tholokuhle High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tholokuhle High School's matric results like?
Tholokuhle High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.5%, in 2025. That's up from 77.6% in 2023.
Is Tholokuhle High School a public or private school?
Tholokuhle High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholokuhle High School?
You can call 035 795 1221 or email info.tholokuhle.ss@gmail.com. It is located at 369 Chakide Street, Enseleni, Richards Bay, 3900.