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Ithuteng Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Randfontein, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

In Randfontein, Ithuteng Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.6%.

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

Ithuteng Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Randfontein. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

1,256
Learners
43
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Ithuteng 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 Ithuteng Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Ithuteng Secondary School entered 158 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231158573.9%
202411610489.7%
202515812981.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ithuteng Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11436.4%
Mathematical Literacy1069589.6%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences533464.2%
Agricultural Sciences262388.5%
Accounting231878.3%
Business Studies252392.0%
Economics231669.6%
Geography949095.7%
History605896.7%
English First Additional Language116116100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

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

  • Badirile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,239 learners against Ithuteng Secondary School's 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ithuteng Secondary School, 2,000 compared with 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Lesego Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,996 learners against Ithuteng Secondary School's 1,256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithuteng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,986 learners against Ithuteng Secondary School's 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Ithuteng Secondary School's 1,256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithuteng Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.

Randfontein

Zooming into Randfontein, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ithuteng Secondary School.

  • Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation sits in roughly the same size range as Ithuteng Secondary School, at 1,682 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.5% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Randfontein High School is a similar size to Ithuteng Secondary School, with 1,679 learners against 1,256; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Ithuteng Secondary School's 81.6%.
  • Toekomsrus Primary School is a similar size to Ithuteng Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,256; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithuteng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Westgold Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ithuteng Secondary School, at 1,580 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithuteng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Avante sits in roughly the same size range as Ithuteng Secondary School, at 1,528 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ithuteng Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ithuteng Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ithuteng 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
16, Portion, Farm Brandvlei, Randfontein, Randfontein
Postal
P.o.box 262 Randfontein 1765
Telephone
011 416 2132
EMIS number
700400047

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ithuteng 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 Ithuteng Secondary School directly, on 011 416 2132, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ithuteng Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Ithuteng Secondary School the best school in Randfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Ithuteng Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.6% is lower than RANDFONTEIN HIGH SCHOOL's 97.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Randfontein besides Ithuteng Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randfontein, including Phahama Maths, Science & Ict School Of Specialisation.
How big are the classes at Ithuteng Secondary School?
Ithuteng Secondary School reported 1,256 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Ithuteng Secondary School?
Yes, Ithuteng 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 Ithuteng Secondary School's matric results like?
Ithuteng Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.6%, in 2025. That's up from 73.9% in 2023.
Is Ithuteng Secondary School a public or private school?
Ithuteng Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ithuteng Secondary School?
You can call 011 416 2132. It is located at 16, Portion, Farm Brandvlei, Randfontein, Randfontein.
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