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Public high school
Thubelihle Senior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Thubelihle Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 263 learners and 10 educators, about 26.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 91.4% of its 93 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.4% of the school's 93 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 60 | 84.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 83 | 77 | 92.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 93 | 85 | 91.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 263 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 26.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300624 |
| Exam centre number | 4301074 |
Address and location
| Street address | Vonqo Location,dutywa,dutywa,5000 |
|---|---|
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
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 Thubelihle Senior Secondary School
Is Thubelihle Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Thubelihle Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thubelihle Senior 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 1 school.
What is Thubelihle Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.4% of its 93 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.5%, 2024 92.8%.
How many learners are at Thubelihle Senior Secondary School?
263 learners and 10 educators (about 26.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thubelihle Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300624. Its exam centre number is 4301074.
Where is Thubelihle Senior Secondary School?
Vonqo Location,dutywa,dutywa,5000. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 072 955 2579.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.