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Tholulwazi Secondary School

Public secondary school, dinaledi specialisation · Siyabuswa, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Tholulwazi Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Siyabuswa. Its last matric group achieved a 89.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Tholulwazi Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Siyabuswa, Tholulwazi Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

376
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
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

In 2025, 78 matric candidates from Tholulwazi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231277962.2%
2024785570.5%
2025787089.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tholulwazi Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics794151.9%
Physical Sciences805568.8%
Life Sciences856272.9%
Agricultural Sciences564885.7%
Geography232087.0%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 376; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 376; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 376; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Siyabuswa

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

  • Kabenziwa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,416 compared with 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwandebele Science Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 376; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.9% against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 89.7%.
  • Mareleng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,151 learners against Tholulwazi Secondary School's 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Makopanong Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 1,036 compared with 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Sizani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tholulwazi Secondary School, 848 compared with 376; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tholulwazi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
1824 Thembisa Street, Kameelrivier :B:, Siyabuswa, 472
Postal
Po Box 1092 Siyabuswa 0472
Telephone
013 941 1181
EMIS number
800023267

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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 013 941 1181, 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 Siyabuswa?
On the numbers that are published, Tholulwazi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than KWANDEBELE SCIENCE COMBINED SCHOOL's 96.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Siyabuswa besides Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Siyabuswa, including Kabenziwa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tholulwazi Secondary School?
Tholulwazi Secondary School reported 376 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 62.2% 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 013 941 1181. It is located at 1824 Thembisa Street, Kameelrivier :B:, Siyabuswa, 472.
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