Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (4 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 90 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 155 | 118 | 76.1% |
| 2025 | 130 | 118 | 90.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Thomas Mofolo Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 26 | 57.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 110 | 89 | 80.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 36 | 16 | 44.4% |
| Life Sciences | 36 | 28 | 77.8% |
| Accounting | 25 | 15 | 60.0% |
| Business Studies | 90 | 65 | 72.2% |
| Economics | 38 | 21 | 55.3% |
| Geography | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| History | 81 | 77 | 95.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 155 | 155 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.