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Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School

Private secondary school · Finetown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (2 circuit)

Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School is a private secondary school based in Finetown, Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.4%.

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

In Finetown, Johannesburg, Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,530
Learners
33
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 195 learners from Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023129129100.0%
202415014596.7%
202519518494.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9888.9%
Mathematical Literacy14212789.4%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Agricultural Sciences77100.0%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies2121100.0%
Economics2121100.0%
Geography2222100.0%
History12511390.4%
English First Additional Language153153100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg South district with Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,530; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 1,530; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,306 compared with 1,530; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,274 compared with 1,530; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 1,530; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 94.4%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,530; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 1,530; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 94.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,530; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,530; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 1,530; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
39, Phillip Street, , Finetown, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 342 Grasmere 1828
Telephone
011 211 0123
EMIS number
700400055

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithuba-Lethu 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 Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School directly, on 011 211 0123, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithuba-Lethu 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 Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's 94.4% 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 Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School reported 1,530 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
Yes. As a private school, Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
You can call 011 211 0123. It is located at 39, Phillip Street, , Finetown, Johannesburg.
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