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Tikhontele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Matsulu, Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tikhontele Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Matsulu. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.4%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tikhontele Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Tikhontele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Matsulu. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,844
Learners
52
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Tikhontele 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 Tikhontele Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tikhontele Secondary School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023988788.8%
202413312594.0%
202513012495.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tikhontele Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402357.5%
Mathematical Literacy1049288.5%
Physical Sciences262076.9%
Life Sciences826073.2%
Agricultural Sciences443579.5%
Accounting161487.5%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Economics161593.8%
Geography1018584.2%
History776888.3%
English First Additional Language17117099.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Tikhontele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 2,156 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 2,008 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Lekazi Primary School is a similar size to Tikhontele Secondary School, with 1,879 learners against 1,844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhontele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 1,858 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhontele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Shinyukane Secondary School is a similar size to Tikhontele Secondary School, with 1,813 learners against 1,844; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4%).

Matsulu

Zooming into Matsulu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tikhontele Secondary School.

  • Sukumani Primary School is a similar size to Tikhontele Secondary School, with 1,773 learners against 1,844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhontele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • S'bongile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 1,746 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhontele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Masitakhe Secondary School is a similar size to Tikhontele Secondary School, with 1,609 learners against 1,844; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.4% against Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Sibusisiwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 1,458 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4%.
  • Takheleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tikhontele Secondary School, at 1,303 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tikhontele 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
Stand No 1576, Ukhozi Street, , Matsulu, 1203
Postal
Po Box 518 Matsulu 1203
Telephone
081 258 7959
EMIS number
800023507

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tikhontele 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 Tikhontele Secondary School directly, on 081 258 7959, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tikhontele 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 Tikhontele Secondary School the best school in Matsulu?
On the numbers that are published, Tikhontele Secondary School's 95.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIBUSISIWE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.3%.
How many other schools are there in Matsulu besides Tikhontele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matsulu, including Sukumani Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tikhontele Secondary School?
Tikhontele Secondary School reported 1,844 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Tikhontele Secondary School?
Yes, Tikhontele 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 Tikhontele Secondary School's matric results like?
Tikhontele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.4%, in 2025. That's up from 88.8% in 2023.
Is Tikhontele Secondary School a public or private school?
Tikhontele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tikhontele Secondary School?
You can call 081 258 7959. It is located at Stand No 1576, Ukhozi Street, , Matsulu, 1203.
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