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Thufane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lefifi, Lefifi, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Thufane Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Lefifi. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.6%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thufane Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thufane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Lefifi. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

575
Learners
17
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Thufane 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 Thufane Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thufane Secondary School entered 54 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023816985.2%
2024676292.5%
2025545092.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Thufane Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thufane Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against Thufane Secondary School's 575; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Thufane Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thufane Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 575; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thufane Secondary School's 92.6%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thufane Secondary School, 1,862 compared with 575; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Thufane Secondary School's 92.6%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against Thufane Secondary School's 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Lefifi

Zooming into Lefifi, here are 3 other schools to compare against Thufane Secondary School.

  • Kagiso Primary School teaches fewer learners than Thufane Secondary School, 327 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thekiso Primary School teaches fewer learners than Thufane Secondary School, 286 compared with 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nteseng Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 277 learners against Thufane Secondary School's 575; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thufane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
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
264 Nokaneng, Lefifi, Nokaneng, 435
Postal
Po Box 650 Lefifi Nokaneng 0435
EMIS number
800023325

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thufane Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thufane Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the Mpumalanga education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Thufane 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 Thufane Secondary School the best school in Lefifi?
Thufane Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 92.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Lefifi besides Thufane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Lefifi, including Kagiso Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thufane Secondary School?
Thufane Secondary School reported 575 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Thufane Secondary School?
Yes, Thufane 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 Thufane Secondary School's matric results like?
Thufane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. That's up from 85.2% in 2023.
Is Thufane Secondary School a public or private school?
Thufane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thufane Secondary School?
It is located at 264 Nokaneng, Lefifi, Nokaneng, 435.
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