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Thuto-Thebe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Standerton, Standerton, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Standerton, Thuto-Thebe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.6% pass rate.

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

Thuto-Thebe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Standerton. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,013
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thuto-Thebe 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 Thuto-Thebe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 134 matric candidates from Thuto-Thebe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313811180.4%
2024878597.7%
202513412089.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thuto-Thebe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics544175.9%
Mathematical Literacy3333100.0%
Physical Sciences383489.5%
Life Sciences715983.1%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics1616100.0%
Geography7171100.0%
History3333100.0%
English First Additional Language8787100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.1% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%).
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%.

Standerton

Zooming into Standerton, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School.

  • Isifisosethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, 1,561 compared with 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, 1,449 compared with 1,013; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.6% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, with 1,365 learners against 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, with 1,361 learners against 1,013; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School is a similar size to Thuto-Thebe Secondary School, with 1,277 learners against 1,013; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto-Thebe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
607 Ext 1, Azalea, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Po Box 3109 Standerton Standerton 2430
Telephone
087 095 0184
EMIS number
800023457

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto-Thebe 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-Thebe Secondary School directly, on 087 095 0184, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto-Thebe 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 Thuto-Thebe Secondary School the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.6% is lower than JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides Thuto-Thebe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto-Thebe Secondary School?
Thuto-Thebe Secondary School reported 1,013 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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-Thebe Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto-Thebe 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-Thebe Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto-Thebe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.6%, in 2025. That's up from 80.4% in 2023.
Is Thuto-Thebe Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto-Thebe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto-Thebe Secondary School?
You can call 087 095 0184. It is located at 607 Ext 1, Azalea, Standerton, 2430.
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