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Zimisele Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Zimisele Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Kwa-Thema, Springs. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91%.

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Zimisele Secondary School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Zimisele Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Zimisele Secondary School is a public secondary school in Kwa-Thema, Springs. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,379
Learners
41
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, Zimisele 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 Zimisele Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 144 learners from Zimisele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315011576.7%
202417313980.3%
202514413191.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Zimisele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383386.8%
Mathematical Literacy13712389.8%
Physical Sciences272177.8%
Life Sciences967174.0%
Accounting502958.0%
Business Studies795873.4%
Economics523567.3%
Geography12310484.6%
History969295.8%
English First Additional Language175175100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

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

  • Tsakane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zimisele Secondary School, at 1,918 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is a similar size to Zimisele Secondary School, with 1,895 learners against 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is a similar size to Zimisele Secondary School, with 1,843 learners against 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zimisele Secondary School, at 1,827 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is a similar size to Zimisele Secondary School, with 1,823 learners against 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.

Springs

Zooming into Springs, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zimisele Secondary School.

  • Payneville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zimisele Secondary School, at 1,609 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zimisele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Morester sits in roughly the same size range as Zimisele Secondary School, at 1,566 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zimisele Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Phulong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zimisele Secondary School, at 1,527 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a similar size to Zimisele Secondary School, with 1,511 learners against 1,379; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against Zimisele Secondary School's 91%.
  • Primary School Werda is a similar size to Zimisele Secondary School, with 1,467 learners against 1,379; is a public primary school, a different phase than Zimisele Secondary School; 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 Zimisele Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Zimisele 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
13992, Mojela, Extension 2, Kwa-Thema, Springs
Postal
19 Kwa-Thema 1575
Telephone
011 737 4543
EMIS number
700351304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimisele 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 Zimisele Secondary School directly, on 011 737 4543, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimisele 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 Zimisele Secondary School the best school in Springs?
On the numbers that are published, Zimisele Secondary School's 91% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KENNETH MASEKELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 81.3%.
How many other schools are there in Springs besides Zimisele Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Springs, including Payneville Primary School.
How big are the classes at Zimisele Secondary School?
Zimisele Secondary School reported 1,379 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Zimisele Secondary School?
Yes, Zimisele 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 Zimisele Secondary School's matric results like?
Zimisele Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91%, in 2025. That's up from 76.7% in 2023.
Is Zimisele Secondary School a public or private school?
Zimisele Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimisele Secondary School?
You can call 011 737 4543. It is located at 13992, Mojela, Extension 2, Kwa-Thema, Springs.
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