Thobelani Secondary School

Thobelani Secondary School is a public high school in Sakhile Township, Standerton, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 156 learners and 30 educators, about 38.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.3% of its 208 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

81.3% of the school's 208 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	160	136	85.0%	76.9%
2024	191	168	88.0%	84.8%
2025	208	169	81.3%	86.4%

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	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 156
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	38.5 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800023192
Exam centre number	6609050

Address and location

Street address	1673 Morewa Str, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal address	Po Box 767 Standerton Standerton 2430
Suburb / area	Sakhile Township
Town	Standerton
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Lekwa Local Municipality
Ward	3

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.