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Public high school
Thandokhulu Secondary School
Mowbray, Cape Town, Western Cape
Thandokhulu Secondary School is a public high school in Mowbray, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 273 learners and 36 educators, about 35.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 88.9% of its 234 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 234 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 214 | 92.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 209 | 186 | 89.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 234 | 208 | 88.9% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 273 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 88 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 105041120 |
| Exam centre number | 1009953 |
Address and location
| Street address | C/O Main & Albert Road Mowbray 7700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 13237 Mowbray Unknown 7705 |
| Suburb / area | Mowbray |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro Central |
| Circuit | 9 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100057 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Thandokhulu Secondary School
Is Thandokhulu Secondary School a public or private school?
Thandokhulu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thandokhulu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Thandokhulu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 234 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 89.0%.
How many learners are at Thandokhulu Secondary School?
1 273 learners and 36 educators (about 35.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 88 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thandokhulu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 105041120. Its exam centre number is 1009953.
Where is Thandokhulu Secondary School?
C/O Main & Albert Road Mowbray 7700. It is in Mowbray, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro Central education district. Phone 021 686 7823.
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88.8% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.