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Thulani Secondary School

Public secondary school · Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Thulani Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Roodepoort, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.6% pass rate.

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Thulani Secondary School is a public secondary school in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

1,267
Learners
44
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315012684.0%
202413913597.1%
202516414789.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thulani Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292689.7%
Mathematical Literacy11110090.1%
Physical Sciences2626100.0%
Life Sciences715678.9%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies181794.4%
Economics181688.9%
Geography12211795.9%
History969497.9%
English First Additional Language139139100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg West district with Thulani Secondary School.

  • Forte Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,267; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thulani Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 1,997 compared with 1,267, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 1,901 compared with 1,267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,861 learners against Thulani Secondary School's 1,267; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thulani Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 1,846 compared with 1,267; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Thulani Secondary School's 89.6%.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thulani Secondary School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Thulani Secondary School's 1,267, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 2,896 compared with 1,267; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thulani Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Thulani Secondary School's 1,267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Thulani Secondary School's 1,267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thulani Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thulani Secondary School, 2,848 compared with 1,267; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thulani Secondary School; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thulani Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
25334, Block 5, Doornkop, Roodepoort, Johannesburg
Postal
1723
Telephone
010 442 3332
EMIS number
700400218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thulani Secondary 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 Thulani Secondary School directly, on 010 442 3332, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thulani 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 Thulani Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thulani Secondary School's 89.6% 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 Thulani Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thulani Secondary School?
Thulani Secondary School reported 1,267 learners and 44 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 Thulani Secondary School?
Yes, Thulani 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 Thulani Secondary School's matric results like?
Thulani Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.6%, in 2025. That's up from 84% in 2023.
Is Thulani Secondary School a public or private school?
Thulani Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thulani Secondary School?
You can call 010 442 3332. It is located at 25334, Block 5, Doornkop, Roodepoort, Johannesburg.
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