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Tsholomnqa High School

Public secondary school · Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Tsholomnqa High School is a public secondary school in Woodbrook, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Tsholomnqa High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Woodbrook, East London, Tsholomnqa High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

1,201
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tsholomnqa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 150 learners from Tsholomnqa High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312812496.9%
202415914188.7%
202515013892.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tsholomnqa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics232191.3%
Mathematical Literacy13710979.6%
Physical Sciences1616100.0%
Life Sciences826174.4%
Agricultural Sciences1717100.0%
Business Studies383489.5%
Economics211571.4%
Geography88100.0%
History11310290.3%
English First Additional Language16015898.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Tsholomnqa High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsholomnqa High School, 2,355 compared with 1,201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Tsholomnqa High School's 1,201; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tsholomnqa High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Tsholomnqa High School's 1,201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Tsholomnqa High School, with 1,507 learners against 1,201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsholomnqa High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Tsholomnqa High School, 2,355 compared with 1,201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Tsholomnqa High School's 1,201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Tsholomnqa High School's 92%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Tsholomnqa High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Tsholomnqa High School, with 1,396 learners against 1,201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsholomnqa High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Tsholomnqa High School, with 1,372 learners against 1,201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsholomnqa High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Tsholomnqa High School for 2027

As a public school, Tsholomnqa High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mpongo Location, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5201
Postal
Private Bag X807, East London, East London, 5201
Telephone
043 789 5055
EMIS number
200200857

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsholomnqa High 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 Tsholomnqa High School directly, on 043 789 5055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsholomnqa High 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 Tsholomnqa High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Tsholomnqa High School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Tsholomnqa High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Tsholomnqa High School?
Tsholomnqa High School reported 1,201 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 43 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 Tsholomnqa High School?
No. Tsholomnqa High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Tsholomnqa High School's matric results like?
Tsholomnqa High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's down from 96.9% in 2023.
Is Tsholomnqa High School a public or private school?
Tsholomnqa High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsholomnqa High School?
You can call 043 789 5055. It is located at Mpongo Location, Tsholomnqa, East London, 5201.
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