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Public combined school
Elethu Themba Public School
Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Elethu Themba Public School is a public combined school in Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 2 306 learners and 64 educators, about 36 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Gauteng (642 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, 86.9% of its 130 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.9% of the school's 130 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 67 | 88.2% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 72 | 67 | 93.1% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 130 | 113 | 86.9% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 306 |
| Educators (2025) | 64 |
| Learners per educator | 36 (province average 16.6) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700111823 |
| Exam centre number | 8111823 |
Address and location
| Street address | 51, Kliprivier Road, Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 230 Kibler Park 1872 |
| Suburb / area | Eikenhof |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800125 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Elethu Themba Public School
Is Elethu Themba Public School a public or private school?
Elethu Themba Public School is a public combined school.
Does Elethu Themba Public 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 Elethu Themba Public School's matric pass rate?
86.9% of its 130 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 88.2%, 2024 93.1%.
How many learners are at Elethu Themba Public School?
2 306 learners and 64 educators (about 36 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Elethu Themba Public School?
Its EMIS number is 700111823. Its exam centre number is 8111823.
Where is Elethu Themba Public School?
51, Kliprivier Road, Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Eikenhof, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 948 6139.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.