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Thubelihle Intermediate School

Public combined school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

Thubelihle Intermediate School is a public combined school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.4% pass rate.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thubelihle Intermediate School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,129
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thubelihle Intermediate 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 Thubelihle Intermediate School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thubelihle Intermediate School entered 188 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313212090.9%
202413010983.8%
202518815582.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thubelihle Intermediate School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251768.0%
Mathematical Literacy1058883.8%
Physical Sciences231669.6%
Life Sciences232295.7%
Accounting181794.4%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics181794.4%
Geography1128676.8%
History896674.2%
English First Additional Language130130100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Thubelihle Intermediate School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelihle Intermediate School, 2,678 compared with 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (81.9% against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4%).
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelihle Intermediate School, 2,256 compared with 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.5% against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelihle Intermediate School, 2,936 compared with 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 1,129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelihle Intermediate School, 2,892 compared with 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelihle Intermediate School, 2,888 compared with 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thubelihle Intermediate School's 1,129; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thubelihle Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thubelihle Intermediate School for 2027

Because Thubelihle Intermediate 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
1436, Njikelane, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
Box 17 Kwa - Xuma 1868
Telephone
011 984 4371
EMIS number
700132159

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thubelihle Intermediate 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 Thubelihle Intermediate School directly, on 011 984 4371, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thubelihle Intermediate 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thubelihle Intermediate School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thubelihle Intermediate School's 82.4% 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 Thubelihle Intermediate School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thubelihle Intermediate School?
Thubelihle Intermediate School reported 1,129 learners and 35 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 Thubelihle Intermediate School?
Yes, Thubelihle Intermediate 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 Thubelihle Intermediate School's matric results like?
Thubelihle Intermediate School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 90.9% in 2023.
Is Thubelihle Intermediate School a public or private school?
Thubelihle Intermediate School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thubelihle Intermediate School?
You can call 011 984 4371. It is located at 1436, Njikelane, White City Jabavu, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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