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Zikhethele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Devon, Devon, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

In Devon, Zikhethele Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 60.7% pass rate.

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Zikhethele Secondary School

On this page, you will find the key facts about Zikhethele Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Zikhethele Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Devon. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,446
Learners
44
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Zikhethele 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 Zikhethele Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 168 matric candidates from Zikhethele Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 60.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231238468.3%
202417011768.8%
202516810260.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zikhethele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 98.2%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics511427.5%
Mathematical Literacy1208369.2%
Physical Sciences43920.9%
Life Sciences442761.4%
Accounting7685.7%
Business Studies734257.5%
Economics803442.5%
Geography906875.6%
History472961.7%
English First Additional Language17016798.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against Zikhethele Secondary School.

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikhethele Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.5% against Zikhethele Secondary School's 60.7%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Zikhethele Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,446; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 75.8% against Zikhethele Secondary School's 60.7%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Zikhethele Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,446; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.6% against Zikhethele Secondary School's 60.7%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikhethele Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73.4% against Zikhethele Secondary School's 60.7%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Zikhethele Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,446; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 81.7% against Zikhethele Secondary School's 60.7%.

Devon

Zooming into Devon, here are 2 other schools to compare against Zikhethele Secondary School.

  • Sithembiso Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikhethele Secondary School, at 1,086 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhethele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Nomnekane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zikhethele Secondary School, at 1,066 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zikhethele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Zikhethele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zikhethele 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
471, Lerotle, Impumelelo, Devon, Devon
Postal
148 Devon 2260
Telephone
081 306 6318
EMIS number
700351296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zikhethele 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 Zikhethele Secondary School directly, on 081 306 6318, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zikhethele 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 Zikhethele Secondary School the best school in Devon?
Zikhethele Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 60.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Devon besides Zikhethele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Devon, including Sithembiso Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zikhethele Secondary School?
Zikhethele Secondary School reported 1,446 learners and 44 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 Zikhethele Secondary School?
Yes, Zikhethele 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 Zikhethele Secondary School's matric results like?
Zikhethele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 60.7%, in 2025. That's down from 68.3% in 2023.
Is Zikhethele Secondary School a public or private school?
Zikhethele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zikhethele Secondary School?
You can call 081 306 6318. It is located at 471, Lerotle, Impumelelo, Devon, Devon.
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