Tsolo Secondary School
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Tsolo Secondary School
Tsolo Secondary School is registered as a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, under the Sedibeng West education district. The school recorded 770 learners and 26 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Tsolo Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Tsolo Secondary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Tsolo Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Tsolo Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 770 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Tsolo Secondary School is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1337, Thema Sreet, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14279 Zuurfontein 1912.
Curriculum & Academics
Tsolo Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Tsolo Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Tsolo Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1337, Thema Sreet, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 14279 Zuurfontein 1912
Phone
+27 16 986 2520Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700321703
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.