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Thubelisha High School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Uthukela district (Loskop circuit)

In Uthukela district, Thubelisha High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 64.2%.

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

Thubelisha High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Uthukela district. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

459
Learners
16
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Thubelisha High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 81 learners from Thubelisha High School who wrote matric in 2025, 64.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023604981.7%
2024605185.0%
2025815264.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5211217.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thubelisha High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics301860.0%
Mathematical Literacy302686.7%
Physical Sciences302273.3%
Life Sciences3030100.0%
Accounting302066.7%
Business Studies302480.0%
Economics302893.3%
Geography3030100.0%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Uthukela district

5 other schools in Uthukela district, for comparison against Thubelisha High School.

  • Amancamakazana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelisha High School, 1,940 compared with 459; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thubelisha High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Weenen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelisha High School, 1,758 compared with 459; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thubelisha High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Thubelisha High School's 64.2%.
  • Intandoyesizwe High School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelisha High School, 1,624 compared with 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Thubelisha High School's 64.2%.
  • Mpumelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelisha High School, 1,528 compared with 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Thubelisha High School's 64.2%.
  • Amahlubi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thubelisha High School, 1,486 compared with 459; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.6% against Thubelisha High School's 64.2%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Engodini Location, Loskop, Escourt, 3310
Postal
Private Bag X7028, Estcourt, 3310
Telephone
076 726 8130
Email
thubelisha-hs@kznschools.gov.za
EMIS number
500304029

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thubelisha High 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 Thubelisha High School directly, on 076 726 8130 or by email at thubelisha-hs@kznschools.gov.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thubelisha High 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 Thubelisha High School the best school in Uthukela?
On the numbers that are published, Thubelisha High School's matric pass rate of 64.2% is lower than WEENEN COMBINED SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Uthukela besides Thubelisha High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Uthukela.
How big are the classes at Thubelisha High School?
Thubelisha High School reported 459 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Thubelisha High School?
No. Thubelisha High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Thubelisha High School's matric results like?
Thubelisha High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 64.2%, in 2025. That's down from 81.7% in 2023.
Is Thubelisha High School a public or private school?
Thubelisha High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thubelisha High School?
You can call 076 726 8130 or email thubelisha-hs@kznschools.gov.za. It is located at Engodini Location, Loskop, Escourt, 3310.