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Ahmed Timol Secondary School

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Ahmed Timol Secondary School is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp, Mogale City. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ahmed Timol Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Krugersdorp, Mogale City, Ahmed Timol Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,348
Learners
44
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Located at the corner of Kohinoor & Kismet Street, Azaadville, Krugersdorp (Mogale City), Gauteng.
  • Named after Ahmed Timol, the anti-apartheid activist who died in police custody in 1971.
In the news

Ahmed Timol Secondary School on the news

  • West Rand celebrates its top matric achievers Krugersdorp News (Caxton Local Media) · 2026-02-12

    Ranked 7th among the top 10 performing schools in the West Rand district at the annual Top Achievers Awards for 2025 matriculants.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ahmed Timol Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ahmed Timol Secondary School entered 213 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023190190100.0%
2024181181100.0%
2025213213100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ahmed Timol Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics575698.2%
Mathematical Literacy12612599.2%
Physical Sciences3535100.0%
Life Sciences13312997.0%
Accounting5555100.0%
Business Studies9595100.0%
Geography5050100.0%
History7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Ahmed Timol Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ahmed Timol Secondary School, 2,239 compared with 1,348; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 1,348; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ahmed Timol Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ahmed Timol Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than Ahmed Timol Secondary School, 1,986 compared with 1,348; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%).
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than Ahmed Timol Secondary School, 1,928 compared with 1,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ahmed Timol Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.

Mogale City

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

  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 1,348; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ahmed Timol Secondary School, 1,996 compared with 1,348; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ahmed Timol Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Madiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ahmed Timol Secondary School, at 1,875 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.4% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kid Maponya Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ahmed Timol Secondary School, at 1,848 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ahmed Timol Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Kagiso Secondary School is a similar size to Ahmed Timol Secondary School, with 1,791 learners against 1,348; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.7% against Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100%.
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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ahmed Timol Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
40685, Kismet And Kohinoor, Azaadville, Krugersdorp, Mogale City
Postal
9069 Azaadville 1750
Telephone
011 413 1323
EMIS number
700250027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ahmed Timol 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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School directly, on 011 413 1323, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ahmed Timol 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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School the best school in Mogale City?
On the numbers that are published, Ahmed Timol Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAGISO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 88.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mogale City besides Ahmed Timol Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mogale City, including Mosupatsela Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ahmed Timol Secondary School?
Ahmed Timol Secondary School reported 1,348 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School?
Yes, Ahmed Timol 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 Ahmed Timol Secondary School's matric results like?
Ahmed Timol Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Ahmed Timol Secondary School a public or private school?
Ahmed Timol Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ahmed Timol Secondary School?
You can call 011 413 1323. It is located at 40685, Kismet And Kohinoor, Azaadville, Krugersdorp, Mogale City.
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