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Thula-Mntwana Independent School

Private combined school · Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

In Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Thula-Mntwana Independent School operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Thula-Mntwana Independent School is a private combined school serving families in and around Orange Farm, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

648
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Thula-Mntwana Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thula-Mntwana Independent School entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233434100.0%
2024464495.7%
20254141100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thula-Mntwana Independent School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8787.5%
Mathematical Literacy393487.2%
Life Sciences10990.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies2525100.0%
Economics241562.5%
Geography2222100.0%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg South district

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thula-Mntwana Independent School, 2,715 compared with 648; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 100%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thula-Mntwana Independent School, 2,194 compared with 648; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 100%).

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thula-Mntwana Independent School, 2,896 compared with 648; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 648; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thula-Mntwana Independent School, 2,848 compared with 648; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
256, Extension 4, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg
Postal
362 Grasmere 1828
Telephone
073 367 4156
Website
thulamntwanaschool.co.za
Email
admin@thulamntwanaschool.co.za
EMIS number
700331876

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thula-Mntwana Independent 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 Thula-Mntwana Independent School directly, on 073 367 4156, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thula-Mntwana Independent 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Thula-Mntwana Independent School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thula-Mntwana Independent School's 100% 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 Thula-Mntwana Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thula-Mntwana Independent School?
Thula-Mntwana Independent School reported 648 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Thula-Mntwana Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Thula-Mntwana Independent School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Thula-Mntwana Independent School's matric results like?
Thula-Mntwana Independent School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Thula-Mntwana Independent School a public or private school?
Thula-Mntwana Independent School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Thula-Mntwana Independent School?
You can call 073 367 4156. It is located at 256, Extension 4, , Orange Farm, Johannesburg.
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