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Thubalethu Secondary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Thubalethu Secondary School is a public high school in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 801 learners and 26 educators, about 30.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.9% of its 91 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.9% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 113 | 79.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 112 | 94 | 83.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 91 | 70 | 76.9% | 84.2% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 801 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100908 |
| Exam centre number | 4311101 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lorenzo Street,healdtown Road,fort Beaufort,5720 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X2042, Fort Beaufort, 5720 |
| Town | Fort Beaufort |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape 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.
Questions about Thubalethu Secondary School
Is Thubalethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Thubalethu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thubalethu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Thubalethu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.9% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.0%, 2024 83.9%.
How many learners are at Thubalethu Secondary School?
801 learners and 26 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thubalethu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100908. Its exam centre number is 4311101.
Where is Thubalethu Secondary School?
Lorenzo Street,healdtown Road,fort Beaufort,5720. It is in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 046 645 1370.
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