Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Embalenhle. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,699

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Dinaledi

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thomas Nhlabathi 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 Nhlabathi Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 226 learners from Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 61.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	185	138	74.6%
2024	241	151	62.7%
2025	226	138	61.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	241	137	56.8%
Physical Sciences	241	141	58.5%
Life Sciences	241	183	75.9%
Accounting	136	113	83.1%
Geography	105	101	96.2%
English First Additional Language	241	241	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,699; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kusasalethu Secondary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, with 2,246 learners against 1,699; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.4% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.
New Ermelo Primary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, with 2,165 learners against 1,699; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, at 2,143 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.
Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,699; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.

Embalenhle

Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,699; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kt Twala Secondary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, with 2,087 learners against 1,699; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.
Sizwakele Secondary School is a similar size to Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, with 1,984 learners against 1,699; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.9% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.
Vukuzithathe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, at 1,749 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Kiriyatswane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School, at 1,521 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 55% against Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's 61.1%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand No. 2100, Ngwasheng Street, Embalenhle, 2285
Postal: Po Box 42 Embalenhle Embalenhle 2285
Telephone: 017 685 2035
EMIS number: 800023275

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Thomas Nhlabathi 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 Nhlabathi Secondary School directly, on 017 685 2035, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Thomas Nhlabathi 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 Nhlabathi Secondary School the best school in Embalenhle?

On the numbers that are published, Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 61.1% is lower than SIZWAKELE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 91.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Embalenhle besides Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Embalenhle, including Shapeve Primary School.

How big are the classes at Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School?

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School reported 1,699 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Nhlabathi Secondary School?

Yes, Thomas Nhlabathi 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 Nhlabathi Secondary School's matric results like?

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 61.1%, in 2025. That's down from 74.6% in 2023.

Is Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School a public or private school?

Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School?

You can call 017 685 2035. It is located at Stand No. 2100, Ngwasheng Street, Embalenhle, 2285.