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Tsolo Secondary School

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

Tsolo Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 77.6%.

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

In Vanderbijlpark, Tsolo Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

770
Learners
26
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tsolo Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Tsolo Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 107 learners from Tsolo Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 77.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023614573.8%
2024815163.0%
20251078377.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tsolo Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281450.0%
Mathematical Literacy544277.8%
Physical Sciences261038.5%
Life Sciences592949.2%
Accounting211676.2%
Business Studies232191.3%
Economics221568.2%
Geography594576.3%
History362980.6%
English First Additional Language8181100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Tsolo Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 770; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 770; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 770; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tsolo Secondary School's 770; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Tsolo Secondary School's 770; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 770; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 770; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Tsolo Secondary School, 1,838 compared with 770; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tsolo Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Tsolo Secondary School's 770; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Tsolo Secondary School's 770; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Tsolo Secondary School's 77.6%.
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 Tsolo Secondary School for 2027

Tsolo Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1337, Thema Sreet, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o. Box 14279 Zuurfontein 1912
Telephone
016 986 2520
EMIS number
700321703

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tsolo 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 Tsolo Secondary School directly, on 016 986 2520, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tsolo 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 Tsolo Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Tsolo Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.6% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Tsolo Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Tsolo Secondary School?
Tsolo Secondary School reported 770 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Tsolo Secondary School?
Yes, Tsolo 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 Tsolo Secondary School's matric results like?
Tsolo Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.6%, in 2025. That's up from 73.8% in 2023.
Is Tsolo Secondary School a public or private school?
Tsolo Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tsolo Secondary School?
You can call 016 986 2520. It is located at 1337, Thema Sreet, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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