Public secondary school · Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)
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.
Of the 144 learners from Zimisele Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 91% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 115 | 76.7% |
| 2024 | 173 | 139 | 80.3% |
| 2025 | 144 | 131 | 91.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Zimisele Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 38 | 33 | 86.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 137 | 123 | 89.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 27 | 21 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 96 | 71 | 74.0% |
| Accounting | 50 | 29 | 58.0% |
| Business Studies | 79 | 58 | 73.4% |
| Economics | 52 | 35 | 67.3% |
| Geography | 123 | 104 | 84.6% |
| History | 96 | 92 | 95.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 175 | 175 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.