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Thetha Secondary School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (1 circuit)

Thetha Secondary School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Thetha Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Johannesburg, Thetha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,735
Learners
61
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thetha Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Thetha Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 182 matric candidates from Thetha Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317115087.7%
202424222291.7%
202518218098.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Thetha Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics563766.1%
Mathematical Literacy19917487.4%
Physical Sciences393897.4%
Life Sciences1298666.7%
Accounting221986.4%
Business Studies565292.9%
Economics222090.9%
Geography23121492.6%
History13912489.2%
English First Additional Language255255100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Thetha Secondary School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thetha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Thetha Secondary School's 1,735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to Thetha Secondary School, with 2,306 learners against 1,735; is a public combined school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Thetha Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to Thetha Secondary School, with 2,274 learners against 1,735; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Thetha Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to Thetha Secondary School, with 2,194 learners against 1,735; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Thetha Secondary School's 98.9%).

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thetha Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,735, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thetha Secondary School's 1,735; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thetha Secondary School's 98.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thetha Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thetha Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thetha Secondary School's 1,735; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thetha Secondary School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Thetha Secondary School for 2027

Because Thetha Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1218, Drieziek Extension 4, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg
Postal
P.o. Box 77 Orange Farm 1841
Telephone
010 612 0364
EMIS number
700331645

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thetha 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 Thetha Secondary School directly, on 010 612 0364, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thetha 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 Thetha Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thetha Secondary School's 98.9% 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 Thetha Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thetha Secondary School?
Thetha Secondary School reported 1,735 learners and 61 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Thetha Secondary School?
Yes, Thetha 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 Thetha Secondary School's matric results like?
Thetha Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is Thetha Secondary School a public or private school?
Thetha Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thetha Secondary School?
You can call 010 612 0364. It is located at 1218, Drieziek Extension 4, Orange Farm, , Johannesburg.
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