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Thutolore Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg West district (3 circuit)

Thutolore Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.2%.

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

In Soweto, Johannesburg, Thutolore Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

796
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Thutolore Secondary School entered 105 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231039289.3%
2024797594.9%
202510510095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thutolore Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292689.7%
Mathematical Literacy504998.0%
Physical Sciences292379.3%
Life Sciences595593.2%
Accounting251872.0%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics201995.0%
Geography5454100.0%
History151493.3%
English First Additional Language7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg West district

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

  • Forte Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Thutolore Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Curro Wilgeheuwel Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,997 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Harry Gwala Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,901 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutolore Secondary School, 1,861 compared with 796; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thutolore Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Sebetsa-O-Tholemoputso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,846 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Thutolore Secondary School's 95.2%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutolore Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 796, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thutolore Secondary School's 95.2%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutolore Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thutolore Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thutolore Secondary School's 796; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutolore Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 Thutolore Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Thutolore Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
734, Madubane, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
119 Meadowlands 1851
Telephone
071 572 5722
EMIS number
700141002

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School directly, on 071 572 5722, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thutolore Secondary School's 95.2% 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 Thutolore Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thutolore Secondary School?
Thutolore Secondary School reported 796 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Thutolore Secondary School?
Yes, Thutolore 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 Thutolore Secondary School's matric results like?
Thutolore Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's up from 89.3% in 2023.
Is Thutolore Secondary School a public or private school?
Thutolore Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thutolore Secondary School?
You can call 071 572 5722. It is located at 734, Madubane, Meadowlands, Soweto, Johannesburg.
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