Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Germiston / Ithembalihle School

Ithembalihle School

Public combined school, severe mental disability specialisation · Germiston, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

In Germiston, Ithembalihle School operates as a public combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

Is any information about Ithembalihle School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Ithembalihle School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ithembalihle School is a public combined school serving families in and around Germiston.

323
Learners
52
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 12 matric candidates from Ithembalihle School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202355100.0%
202499100.0%
20251212100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ithembalihle School reported results in 2 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Business Studies44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how Ithembalihle School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Ithembalihle School's 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Ithembalihle School's 100%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Ithembalihle School's 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Ithembalihle School's 100%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against Ithembalihle School's 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Ithembalihle School's 100%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle School, 2,531 compared with 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle School, 2,515 compared with 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Ithembalihle School's 100%.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ithembalihle School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle School, 2,503 compared with 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against Ithembalihle School's 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.2% against Ithembalihle School's 100%.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle School, 2,414 compared with 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against Ithembalihle School's 323; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ithembalihle School, 2,364 compared with 323; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ithembalihle School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ithembalihle School for 2027

As a public school, Ithembalihle 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
2586, Corner Elm & Cypress, Primrose, Germiston, Germiston
Postal
6004 Homestead 1412
Telephone
011 828 8524
EMIS number
700162180

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle School directly, on 011 828 8524, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithembalihle School?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ithembalihle School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Ithembalihle School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL at 93.2%.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Ithembalihle School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ithembalihle School?
Ithembalihle School reported 323 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Ithembalihle School?
Yes, Ithembalihle 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 Ithembalihle School's matric results like?
Ithembalihle School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Ithembalihle School a public or private school?
Ithembalihle School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ithembalihle School?
You can call 011 828 8524. It is located at 2586, Corner Elm & Cypress, Primrose, Germiston, Germiston.
Related

Related schools in Germiston

Other schools nearby, in and around Germiston: