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Thomas Mofolo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thomas Mofolo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.8% pass rate.

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

Thomas Mofolo Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Soweto, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

832
Learners
31
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thomas Mofolo Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thomas Mofolo Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 130 learners from Thomas Mofolo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231209075.0%
202415511876.1%
202513011890.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thomas Mofolo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics452657.8%
Mathematical Literacy1108980.9%
Physical Sciences361644.4%
Life Sciences362877.8%
Accounting251560.0%
Business Studies906572.2%
Economics382155.3%
Geography3636100.0%
History817795.1%
English First Additional Language155155100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg Central district with Thomas Mofolo Secondary School.

  • Vuwani Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,678 learners against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 832; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • High School President teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School, 2,371 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,256 learners against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 832; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School, 1,987 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School, 1,952 compared with 832, and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 832, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 832; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 832; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Mofolo Secondary School; and charges fees under 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thomas Mofolo Secondary School for 2027

Because Thomas Mofolo Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2332, Leping, Naledi Extention, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 170 Kwa-Xuma 1868
Telephone
074 229 7976
EMIS number
700111377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thomas Mofolo 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 Thomas Mofolo Secondary School directly, on 074 229 7976, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thomas Mofolo 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 Thomas Mofolo Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's 90.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Thomas Mofolo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thomas Mofolo Secondary School?
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School reported 832 learners and 31 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 Thomas Mofolo Secondary School?
Yes, Thomas Mofolo 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 Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's matric results like?
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is Thomas Mofolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thomas Mofolo Secondary School?
You can call 074 229 7976. It is located at 2332, Leping, Naledi Extention, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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