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Public high school
Kenneth Masekela Secondary School
Kwa - Thema, Springs, Gauteng
Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a public high school in Kwa - Thema, Springs, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 511 learners and 47 educators, about 32.1 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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, 81.3% of its 284 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.3% of the school's 284 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210 | 187 | 89.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 286 | 217 | 75.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 284 | 231 | 81.3% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 511 |
| Educators (2025) | 47 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 700350793 |
| Exam centre number | 8350793 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2740, Malaza Street, Kwa - Thema, Springs, Springs |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 3 Kwa - Thema 1563 |
| Suburb / area | Kwa - Thema |
| Town | Springs |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Gauteng East |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700078 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Kenneth Masekela Secondary School
Is Kenneth Masekela Secondary School a public or private school?
Kenneth Masekela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kenneth Masekela Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Kenneth Masekela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.3% of its 284 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 89.0%, 2024 75.9%.
How many learners are at Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?
1 511 learners and 47 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700350793. Its exam centre number is 8350793.
Where is Kenneth Masekela Secondary School?
2740, Malaza Street, Kwa - Thema, Springs, Springs. It is in Kwa - Thema, Springs, Gauteng, in the Gauteng East education district. Phone 082 556 4295.
Schools near Kenneth Masekela Secondary School
Redumeletswe Primary School
Kwa - Thema, Springs, Gauteng 301 m
Sechaba Primary School
Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng 322 m
Gorogang Primary School
Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng 341 m
Nkabinde Primary School
Kwa Thema, Springs, Gauteng 536 m
Zamani Primary School
Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng 580 m
Zithembeni Primary School
Kwa Thema, Springs, Gauteng 645 m
Sakhelwe Primary School
Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng 727 m
Umsobomvu Primary School
Kwa-Thema, Springs, Gauteng 775 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.