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Aha-Thuto Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 79.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Aha-Thuto Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Aha-Thuto Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,303
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Aha-Thuto Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 181 matric candidates from Aha-Thuto Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317112371.9%
202418913269.8%
202518114479.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Aha-Thuto Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics422047.6%
Mathematical Literacy14911275.2%
Physical Sciences342367.6%
Life Sciences834959.0%
Accounting151173.3%
Business Studies815061.7%
Economics453066.7%
Geography1027472.5%
History1108375.5%
English First Additional Language189189100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Aha-Thuto Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,303; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,303; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 79.6%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 1,303; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 79.6%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,303, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 1,303; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.3% against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 79.6%).
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aha-Thuto Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 1,303; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aha-Thuto Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Aha-Thuto Secondary School for 2027

Because Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
12221, Extension 7B, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 135 Kiashapark 1929
Telephone
011 850 1082
EMIS number
700330696

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Aha-Thuto Secondary School directly, on 011 850 1082, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Aha-Thuto Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Aha-Thuto Secondary School's 79.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Aha-Thuto Secondary School reported 1,303 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Yes, Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Aha-Thuto Secondary School's matric results like?
Aha-Thuto Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's up from 71.9% in 2023.
Is Aha-Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
You can call 011 850 1082. It is located at 12221, Extension 7B, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg.
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