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Zitikeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

In Tembisa, Kempton Park, Zitikeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 72.4% pass rate.

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Zitikeni Secondary School

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

Zitikeni Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tembisa, Kempton Park. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,878
Learners
59
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • A directory profile (not independently verified against an official DBE no-fee list) lists Zitikeni as a no-fee school with about 1,756-1,878 learners, 60 educators and a 90.5% matric pass rate for 2025; address given as 4457 Andrew Mapheto Drive, Tembisa. Note: a direct check of the official Gauteng DBE 2026 No-Fee Schools list did not turn up a matching entry, so the no-fee claim is not confirmed to this project's sourcing standard and fees were left null.
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 355 learners from Zitikeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 72.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326417867.4%
202423619984.3%
202535525772.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics955658.9%
Mathematical Literacy14112991.5%
Physical Sciences776077.9%
Life Sciences1539864.1%
Accounting392359.0%
Business Studies726083.3%
Economics393076.9%
Geography19718694.4%
History12011394.2%
English First Additional Language236236100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Zitikeni Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Zitikeni Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 1,878; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,591 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Unity Secondary School is a similar size to Zitikeni Secondary School, with 2,575 learners against 1,878; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is a similar size to Zitikeni Secondary School, with 2,531 learners against 1,878, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,515 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zitikeni Secondary School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is a similar size to Zitikeni Secondary School, with 2,593 learners against 1,878; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,591 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,334 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,319 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Zitikeni Secondary School, at 2,254 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against Zitikeni Secondary School's 72.4%.
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 Zitikeni Secondary School for 2027

Zitikeni Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4457, Andrwe Mapheto Drive, Tembisa, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
P.o.box 1465 Tembisa 1628
Telephone
082 554 6319
EMIS number
700261479

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zitikeni 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 Zitikeni Secondary School directly, on 082 554 6319, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zitikeni 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 Zitikeni Secondary School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Zitikeni Secondary School's matric pass rate of 72.4% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Zitikeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Zitikeni Secondary School?
Zitikeni Secondary School reported 1,878 learners and 59 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Zitikeni Secondary School?
Yes, Zitikeni 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 Zitikeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Zitikeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.4%, in 2025. That's up from 67.4% in 2023.
Is Zitikeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Zitikeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zitikeni Secondary School?
You can call 082 554 6319. It is located at 4457, Andrwe Mapheto Drive, Tembisa, Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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