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Tholulwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school · Fannin Rd, KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Molweni circuit)

Welcome to Tholulwazi Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Fannin Rd. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.2%.

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Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Fannin Rd. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

564
Learners
16
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tholulwazi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 77 learners from Tholulwazi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023967780.2%
2024563664.3%
2025776179.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412228.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tholulwazi Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15320.0%
Mathematical Literacy412663.4%
Physical Sciences15960.0%
Life Sciences151173.3%
Accounting251144.0%
Business Studies412970.7%
Economics252288.0%
Geography312477.4%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

Here is how Tholulwazi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pinetown district.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,756 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,130 compared with 564; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,020 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 564; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 2,007 compared with 564; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,978 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.7% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 79.2%).
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
Off Wyebank , Fannim Next To Intuthuko St Road, Molweni, Pinetown, 3600
Postal
P.o.box 285, Pinetown, 3600
Telephone
031 711 4172
Email
tholulwazisecondaryschool@gmail.com
EMIS number
500173345

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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 031 711 4172 or by email at tholulwazisecondaryschool@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tholulwazi Secondary 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 Tholulwazi Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Tholulwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Tholulwazi Secondary School reported 564 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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?
No. Tholulwazi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tholulwazi Secondary School's matric results like?
Tholulwazi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.2% since 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 031 711 4172 or email tholulwazisecondaryschool@gmail.com. It is located at Off Wyebank , Fannim Next To Intuthuko St Road, Molweni, Pinetown, 3600.