Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thulani Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Thulani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.
Thulani Secondary School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 126 | 84.0% |
| 2024 | 139 | 135 | 97.1% |
| 2025 | 164 | 147 | 89.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Thulani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 29 | 26 | 89.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 111 | 100 | 90.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 71 | 56 | 78.9% |
| Accounting | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| Business Studies | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Economics | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| Geography | 122 | 117 | 95.9% |
| History | 96 | 94 | 97.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 139 | 139 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Thulani 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 Thulani Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Thulani Secondary 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.