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Thutopele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Thutopele Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Katlehong, Germiston. Its last matric group achieved a 86.3% pass rate.

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Thutopele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Katlehong, Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,854
Learners
60
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322619787.2%
202423119182.7%
202522619586.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Thutopele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics814251.9%
Mathematical Literacy15110569.5%
Physical Sciences513364.7%
Life Sciences514384.3%
Accounting292069.0%
Business Studies705984.3%
Economics302066.7%
Geography16215495.1%
History11110291.9%
English First Additional Language232232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Thutopele Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Thutopele Secondary School's 1,854; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Thutopele Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Thutopele Secondary School, with 2,533 learners against 1,854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Thutopele Secondary School, with 2,474 learners against 1,854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Thutopele Secondary School, with 2,471 learners against 1,854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutopele Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Thutopele Secondary School's 86.3%.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Thutopele Secondary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Thutopele Secondary School, with 2,503 learners against 1,854; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutopele Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Thutopele Secondary School's 86.3%.
  • Alston Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutopele Secondary School, at 2,414 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thutopele Secondary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Thutopele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is a similar size to Thutopele Secondary School, with 2,364 learners against 1,854, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Thutopele Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1150, Hlongwane Street, Khumalo Valley, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
13141 Katlehong 1434
Telephone
010 023 9910
EMIS number
700341040

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thutopele 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 Thutopele Secondary School directly, on 010 023 9910, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Thutopele 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 Thutopele Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Thutopele Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.3% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Thutopele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thutopele Secondary School?
Thutopele Secondary School reported 1,854 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Thutopele Secondary School?
Yes, Thutopele 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 Thutopele Secondary School's matric results like?
Thutopele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 87.2% since 2023.
Is Thutopele Secondary School a public or private school?
Thutopele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thutopele Secondary School?
You can call 010 023 9910. It is located at 1150, Hlongwane Street, Khumalo Valley, Katlehong, Germiston.
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