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Elethu Themba Public School

Public combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Elethu Themba Public School is a public combined school based in Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 86.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Elethu Themba Public School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Elethu Themba Public School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

2,306
Learners
64
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Elethu Themba Public 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 Elethu Themba Public School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Elethu Themba Public School entered 130 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023766788.2%
2024726713.0%
202513011386.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Elethu Themba Public School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251872.0%
Mathematical Literacy474493.6%
Physical Sciences18950.0%
Life Sciences2626100.0%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies333297.0%
Economics191789.5%
Geography3535100.0%
History3535100.0%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Elethu Themba Public School.

  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,888 learners against 2,306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elethu Themba Public School, at 2,715 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,274 learners against 2,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Elethu Themba Public School's 86.9%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,194 learners against 2,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Elethu Themba Public School's 86.9%.
  • Apex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elethu Themba Public School, at 2,173 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,936 learners against 2,306; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elethu Themba Public School, at 2,896 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Elethu Themba Public School's 86.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,892 learners against 2,306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,888 learners against 2,306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is a similar size to Elethu Themba Public School, with 2,848 learners against 2,306; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elethu Themba Public 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Elethu Themba Public School for 2027

Because Elethu Themba Public 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
51, Kliprivier Road, Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 230 Kibler Park 1872
Telephone
011 948 6139
EMIS number
700111823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elethu Themba Public 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 Elethu Themba Public School directly, on 011 948 6139, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elethu Themba Public 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Elethu Themba Public School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Elethu Themba Public School's 86.9% 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 Elethu Themba Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Elethu Themba Public School?
Elethu Themba Public School reported 2,306 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Elethu Themba Public School?
Yes, Elethu Themba Public 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 Elethu Themba Public School's matric results like?
Elethu Themba Public School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.2% since 2023.
Is Elethu Themba Public School a public or private school?
Elethu Themba Public School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elethu Themba Public School?
You can call 011 948 6139. It is located at 51, Kliprivier Road, Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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