Public secondary school · Matsulu, Matsulu, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 98 | 87 | 88.8% |
| 2024 | 133 | 125 | 94.0% |
| 2025 | 130 | 124 | 95.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Tikhontele Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 23 | 57.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 104 | 92 | 88.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 20 | 76.9% |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 60 | 73.2% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 44 | 35 | 79.5% |
| Accounting | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| Geography | 101 | 85 | 84.2% |
| History | 77 | 68 | 88.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 171 | 170 | 99.4% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.