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Tongaat Secondary School

Public secondary school · KwaZulu-Natal · Pinetown district (Tongaat circuit)

Tongaat Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Pinetown district. Its most recent matric class posted a 93% pass rate.

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

In Pinetown district, Tongaat Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

590
Learners
22
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tongaat Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Tongaat Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 114 matric candidates from Tongaat Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312710179.5%
202414713491.2%
202511410693.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5412436.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tongaat Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1616100.0%
Mathematical Literacy13212594.7%
Physical Sciences141178.6%
Life Sciences1038885.4%
Accounting322475.0%
Business Studies1099486.2%
Geography403895.0%
History676597.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pinetown district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pinetown district with Tongaat Secondary School.

  • Nkosibomvu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,756 learners against Tongaat Secondary School's 590; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.6% against Tongaat Secondary School's 93%.
  • Mariannridge Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,130 learners against Tongaat Secondary School's 590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tongaat Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ekuthuleni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tongaat Secondary School, 2,020 compared with 590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tongaat Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Brookdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,007 learners against Tongaat Secondary School's 590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tongaat Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nilgiri Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,978 learners against Tongaat Secondary School's 590; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.7% against Tongaat Secondary School's 93%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Old Mill Road, Gandhi`s Hill, Tongaat, 4400
Postal
P.o.box 25, Tongaat, 4400
Telephone
032 945 1426
Website
tongaatsecondary.co.za
Email
sec@gmail.com
EMIS number
500284308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tongaat 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 Tongaat Secondary School directly, on 032 945 1426 or by email at tongaatsecondary@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tongaat 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 Tongaat Secondary School the best school in Pinetown?
On the numbers that are published, Tongaat Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93% is lower than NKOSIBOMVU SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pinetown besides Tongaat Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Pinetown.
How big are the classes at Tongaat Secondary School?
Tongaat Secondary School reported 590 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Tongaat Secondary School?
Yes, Tongaat 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 Tongaat Secondary School's matric results like?
Tongaat Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93%, in 2025. That's up from 79.5% in 2023.
Is Tongaat Secondary School a public or private school?
Tongaat Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tongaat Secondary School?
You can call 032 945 1426 or email tongaatsecondary@gmail.com. It is located at Old Mill Road, Gandhi`s Hill, Tongaat, 4400.