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Thuto Lore Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

Thuto Lore Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vereeniging. Its last matric group achieved a 92.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Thuto Lore Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vereeniging, Thuto Lore Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,518
Learners
54
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thuto Lore Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thuto Lore Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 223 matric candidates from Thuto Lore Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314112991.5%
202416316098.2%
202522320692.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thuto Lore Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292793.1%
Mathematical Literacy625283.9%
Physical Sciences231773.9%
Business Studies635587.3%
English First Additional Language165165100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Thuto Lore Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 2,125 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lore Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,832 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,518; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Thuto Lore Secondary School's 92.4%.

Vereeniging

And within Vereeniging itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lore Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,611 learners against 1,518; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Thuto Lore Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lore Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Thuto Lore Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Rust-Ter-Vaal Primary School is a similar size to Thuto Lore Secondary School, with 1,381 learners against 1,518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thuto Lore Secondary School for 2027

Thuto Lore Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7120, Dubula Drive, Sharpville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
P.o Box 88 Sharpville 1982
Telephone
016 985 4121
EMIS number
700331413

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto Lore 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 Thuto Lore Secondary School directly, on 016 985 4121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto Lore Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Thuto Lore Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto Lore Secondary School's 92.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MEYERTON SECONDARY SCHOOL at 82.2%.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Thuto Lore Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto Lore Secondary School?
Thuto Lore Secondary School reported 1,518 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Thuto Lore Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto Lore 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 Thuto Lore Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto Lore Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.5% since 2023.
Is Thuto Lore Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Lore Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto Lore Secondary School?
You can call 016 985 4121. It is located at 7120, Dubula Drive, Sharpville, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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