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Tholulwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Brakpan, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Brakpan, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 70.8% pass rate.

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Located in Brakpan, Johannesburg, Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,800
Learners
53
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tholulwazi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Tholulwazi Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tholulwazi Secondary School entered 267 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.8% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323217374.6%
202422017077.3%
202526718970.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics512854.9%
Mathematical Literacy16912574.0%
Physical Sciences422764.3%
Life Sciences796177.2%
Accounting332060.6%
Business Studies735980.8%
Economics332163.6%
Geography16813077.4%
History12411290.3%
English First Additional Language220220100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Tholulwazi Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is a similar size to Tholulwazi Secondary School, with 1,918 learners against 1,800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tholulwazi Secondary School, at 1,895 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tholulwazi Secondary School, at 1,843 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is a similar size to Tholulwazi Secondary School, with 1,827 learners against 1,800; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.4% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tholulwazi Secondary School, at 1,823 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,800, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 1,800; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 70.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 1,800; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Tholulwazi Secondary School for 2027

Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
11414, Tuketana Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 70120 Tsakane 1548
Telephone
010 634 1869
EMIS number
700311548

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tholulwazi 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 Tholulwazi Secondary School directly, on 010 634 1869, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholulwazi 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 Tholulwazi Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Tholulwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 70.8% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Tholulwazi Secondary School reported 1,800 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Yes, Tholulwazi Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Tholulwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Tholulwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.8%, in 2025. That's down from 74.6% in 2023.
Is Tholulwazi Secondary School a public or private school?
Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tholulwazi Secondary School?
You can call 010 634 1869. It is located at 11414, Tuketana Street, Tsakane, Brakpan, Johannesburg.
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