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Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Randfontein, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 76.1% pass rate.

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Located in Randfontein, Johannesburg, Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,476
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Thuto Lehakwe 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, 184 matric candidates from Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321415070.1%
202420015075.0%
202518414076.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342161.8%
Mathematical Literacy16612877.1%
Physical Sciences341647.1%
Life Sciences965759.4%
Accounting13430.8%
Business Studies403177.5%
Economics402255.0%
Geography16013685.0%
History12610583.3%
English First Additional Language200200100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

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

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, 2,239 compared with 1,476; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.5% against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, with 2,000 learners against 1,476; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.4% against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, with 1,986 learners against 1,476; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 76.1%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,476, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 1,476; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.3% against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 76.1%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's 1,476; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thuto Lehakwe 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School for 2027

Because Thuto Lehakwe 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
6579, Kent Masire Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
5321 Mohlakeng 1759
Telephone
010 023 3302
EMIS number
700270934

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thuto Lehakwe 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School directly, on 010 023 3302, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thuto Lehakwe 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 76.1% is lower than ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 78.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School reported 1,476 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
Yes, Thuto Lehakwe 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's matric results like?
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.1%, in 2025. That's up from 70.1% in 2023.
Is Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
You can call 010 023 3302. It is located at 6579, Kent Masire Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg.
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