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Tinhlonhla Secondary School

Public secondary school · Shongwe Mission, Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tinhlonhla Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Shongwe Mission, Schoemansdal. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.3%.

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Tinhlonhla Secondary School is a public secondary school in Shongwe Mission, Schoemansdal. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,143
Learners
34
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, Tinhlonhla 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 Tinhlonhla Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Tinhlonhla Secondary School entered 159 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316410765.2%
202411411197.4%
202515914289.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tinhlonhla Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics221986.4%
Mathematical Literacy928996.7%
Physical Sciences1919100.0%
Life Sciences907684.4%
Agricultural Sciences352982.9%
Accounting88100.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Economics88100.0%
Geography878597.7%
History878597.7%
English First Additional Language11411399.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

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

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 1,143; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tinhlonhla Secondary School, 2,008 compared with 1,143; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 89.3%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tinhlonhla Secondary School, 1,879 compared with 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tinhlonhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 1,143; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tinhlonhla Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 1,143; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Tinhlonhla Secondary School's 89.3%.

Schoemansdal

Zooming into Schoemansdal, here are 1 other schools to compare against Tinhlonhla Secondary School.

  • Come Together Christian School teaches fewer learners than Tinhlonhla Secondary School, 72 compared with 1,143, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 N0: 949, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331
Postal
Po Box 1256 Shongwe Mission Shongwe Mission 1331
Telephone
071 516 4515
EMIS number
800023564

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tinhlonhla 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 Tinhlonhla Secondary School directly, on 071 516 4515, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tinhlonhla 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 Tinhlonhla Secondary School the best school in Schoemansdal?
Tinhlonhla Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 89.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Schoemansdal besides Tinhlonhla Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Schoemansdal, including Come Together Christian School.
How big are the classes at Tinhlonhla Secondary School?
Tinhlonhla Secondary School reported 1,143 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Tinhlonhla Secondary School?
Yes, Tinhlonhla 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 Tinhlonhla Secondary School's matric results like?
Tinhlonhla Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.3%, in 2025. That's up from 65.2% in 2023.
Is Tinhlonhla Secondary School a public or private school?
Tinhlonhla Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tinhlonhla Secondary School?
You can call 071 516 4515. It is located at Stand N0: 949, Jeppes Reef, Shongwe Mission, 1331.
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