Public secondary school · Govan Mbeki Township, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Govan Mbeki Township, Gqeberha, Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
In 2025, 74 matric candidates from Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 48 | 71.6% |
| 2024 | 75 | 63 | 84.0% |
| 2025 | 74 | 65 | 87.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 | 5 | 29.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 54 | 90.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 13 | 59.1% |
| Life Sciences | 37 | 30 | 81.1% |
| Accounting | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 44 | 38 | 86.4% |
| Geography | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| History | 59 | 39 | 66.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 84 | 83 | 98.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Tyhilulwazi Senior Secondary 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.