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Tembisa West Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Tembisa West Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Tembisa, Kempton Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.2% pass rate.

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Tembisa West Secondary School is a public secondary school in Tembisa, Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,848
Learners
56
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Tembisa West 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 Tembisa West Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 221 learners from Tembisa West Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323019584.8%
202416816799.4%
202522121798.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tembisa West Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151386.7%
Mathematical Literacy15414996.8%
Physical Sciences13969.2%
Life Sciences5050100.0%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies11910588.2%
Economics623962.9%
Geography9595100.0%
History10610599.1%
English First Additional Language168168100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Tembisa West Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Tembisa West Secondary School's 1,848; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Tembisa West Secondary School's 1,848; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Unity Secondary School is a similar size to Tembisa West Secondary School, with 2,575 learners against 1,848; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is a similar size to Tembisa West Secondary School, with 2,531 learners against 1,848, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tembisa West Secondary School, at 2,515 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%).

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tembisa West Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against Tembisa West Secondary School's 1,848; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against Tembisa West Secondary School's 1,848; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tembisa West Secondary School, at 2,334 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%).
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tembisa West Secondary School, at 2,319 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tembisa West Secondary School, at 2,254 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Tembisa West Secondary School's 98.2%.
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 Tembisa West Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Tembisa West 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
1, Morogoro Street, Esiqongweni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
210 Tembisa 1632
Telephone
011 056 8241
EMIS number
700400117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tembisa West 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 Tembisa West Secondary School directly, on 011 056 8241, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tembisa West 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 Tembisa West Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Tembisa West Secondary School's matric pass rate of 98.2% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Tembisa West Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Tembisa West Secondary School?
Tembisa West Secondary School reported 1,848 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Tembisa West Secondary School?
Yes, Tembisa West 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 Tembisa West Secondary School's matric results like?
Tembisa West Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.
Is Tembisa West Secondary School a public or private school?
Tembisa West Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tembisa West Secondary School?
You can call 011 056 8241. It is located at 1, Morogoro Street, Esiqongweni Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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