Public secondary school · Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 128 | 124 | 96.9% |
| 2024 | 159 | 141 | 88.7% |
| 2025 | 150 | 138 | 92.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Tsholomnqa High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 21 | 91.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 137 | 109 | 79.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 61 | 74.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 38 | 34 | 89.5% |
| Economics | 21 | 15 | 71.4% |
| Geography | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| History | 113 | 102 | 90.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 160 | 158 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Tsholomnqa High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.