Peter Zongwane Primary School
Phomolong, Tembisa, Gauteng 166 m
Private combined school
St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng
St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School is a private combined school in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 532 learners and 27 educators, about 19.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 32 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 32 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 27 | 93.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 42 | 41 | 97.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 100.0% | 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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 532 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 19.7 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400281 |
| Exam centre number | 8400281 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2903, Mthimkulu Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Tembisa |
| Town | Kempton Park |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni North |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700012 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School
Is St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School a public or private school?
St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 32 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 93.1%, 2024 97.6%.
How many learners are at St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?
532 learners and 27 educators (about 19.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?
Its EMIS number is 700400281. Its exam centre number is 8400281.
Where is St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?
2903, Mthimkulu Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park. It is in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 070 223 7882.
Schools near St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School
Phomolong Secondary School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng 339 m
90.8% matric 2025Chloorkop Primary School
Chloorkop, Kempton Park, Gauteng 985 m
Charlotte Maxeke Secondary School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng 987 m
84.6% matric 2025Phomolong Primary School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1.1 km
Or Tambo Primary School
Chloorkop X51, Kempton Park, Gauteng 1.6 km
Kanana Primary School
Ivory Park, Midrand, Gauteng 2.1 km
Mayibuye Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.1 km
Gideon Rambuwani Primary School
Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.