Public secondary school · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thutopele Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Thutopele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Katlehong, Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 226 matric candidates from Thutopele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | 197 | 87.2% |
| 2024 | 231 | 191 | 82.7% |
| 2025 | 226 | 195 | 86.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Thutopele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 81 | 42 | 51.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 151 | 105 | 69.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 51 | 33 | 64.7% |
| Life Sciences | 51 | 43 | 84.3% |
| Accounting | 29 | 20 | 69.0% |
| Business Studies | 70 | 59 | 84.3% |
| Economics | 30 | 20 | 66.7% |
| Geography | 162 | 154 | 95.1% |
| History | 111 | 102 | 91.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 232 | 232 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Thutopele 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 Thutopele Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because Thutopele 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.