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Public high school
Aha-Thuto Secondary School
Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a public high school in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 303 learners and 48 educators, about 27.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 79.6% of its 181 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.6% of the school's 181 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 123 | 71.9% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 189 | 132 | 69.8% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 181 | 144 | 79.6% | 89.1% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 303 |
| Educators (2025) | 48 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700330696 |
| Exam centre number | 8330696 |
Address and location
| Street address | 12221, Extension 7b, Orange Farm, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 135 Kiashapark 1929 |
| Suburb / area | Orange Farm |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800003 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Aha-Thuto Secondary School
Is Aha-Thuto Secondary School a public or private school?
Aha-Thuto Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Aha-Thuto Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Aha-Thuto Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.6% of its 181 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 71.9%, 2024 69.8%.
How many learners are at Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
1 303 learners and 48 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 84 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700330696. Its exam centre number is 8330696.
Where is Aha-Thuto Secondary School?
12221, Extension 7b, Orange Farm, Johannesburg. It is in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 850 1082.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.