On this page, you will find the key facts about Ithafa Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Ithafa Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.
1,860
Learners
62
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Dinaledi
Specialisation
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Ithafa Secondary School entered 206 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
154
135
87.7%
2024
279
258
92.5%
2025
206
146
70.9%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Ithafa Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
126
71
56.3%
Physical Sciences
131
106
80.9%
Life Sciences
131
124
94.7%
Agricultural Sciences
49
45
91.8%
Accounting
42
40
95.2%
English First Additional Language
287
287
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Ithafa Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ithafa Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Admissions
How to apply
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
