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Tyelinzima High School

Public secondary school · Mqanduli, Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Tyelinzima High School is a public secondary school based in Mqanduli. Its most recent matric class posted a 73.7% pass rate.

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

In Mqanduli, Tyelinzima High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,142
Learners
25
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Tyelinzima High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Tyelinzima High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

In 2025, 179 matric candidates from Tyelinzima High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231481220.0%
202517913273.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Tyelinzima High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics662334.8%
Mathematical Literacy765977.6%
Physical Sciences413892.7%
Life Sciences11710388.0%
Agricultural Sciences423788.1%
Accounting252184.0%
Business Studies2525100.0%
Economics2525100.0%
Geography757093.3%
History767396.1%
English First Additional Language142142100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Tyelinzima High School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Tyelinzima High School's 1,142; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tyelinzima High School, 2,116 compared with 1,142; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Tyelinzima High School, 1,950 compared with 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Tyelinzima High School's 1,142, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Tyelinzima High School's 1,142; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.

Mqanduli

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

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tyelinzima High School, at 1,336 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.8% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Tyelinzima High School, with 1,318 learners against 1,142; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tyelinzima High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tyelinzima High School, at 1,126 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 65.9% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Tyelinzima High School, with 1,021 learners against 1,142; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.5% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
  • Dalibaso Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Tyelinzima High School, with 1,019 learners against 1,142; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89% against Tyelinzima High School's 73.7%.
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 Tyelinzima High School for 2027

Tyelinzima High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lower Nenga A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
Tyelinzima High School, P O Box 579, Mqanduli 5080
Telephone
083 337 5172
EMIS number
200400086

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tyelinzima 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 Tyelinzima High School directly, on 083 337 5172, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tyelinzima 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 Tyelinzima High School the best school in Mqanduli?
On the numbers that are published, Tyelinzima High School's matric pass rate of 73.7% is lower than DALIBASO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mqanduli besides Tyelinzima High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tyelinzima High School?
Tyelinzima High School reported 1,142 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Tyelinzima High School?
Yes, Tyelinzima High 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 Tyelinzima High School's matric results like?
Tyelinzima High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.7%, in 2025. That's up from 0% in 2023.
Is Tyelinzima High School a public or private school?
Tyelinzima High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tyelinzima High School?
You can call 083 337 5172. It is located at Lower Nenga A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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