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Public high school
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School
Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a public high school in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 650 learners and 60 educators, about 27.5 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 83.8% of its 266 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.8% of the school's 266 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 225 | 178 | 79.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 240 | 200 | 83.3% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 266 | 223 | 83.8% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 650 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700121798 |
| Exam centre number | 8121798 |
Address and location
| Street address | 10967, Mbambisa, Klipsruit, Soweto, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 2258 Southdale 2135 |
| Suburb / area | Soweto |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg North |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800025 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Thaba-Jabula Secondary School
Is Thaba-Jabula Secondary School a public or private school?
Thaba-Jabula Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thaba-Jabula Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Thaba-Jabula Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.8% of its 266 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 79.1%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
1 650 learners and 60 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700121798. Its exam centre number is 8121798.
Where is Thaba-Jabula Secondary School?
10967, Mbambisa, Klipsruit, Soweto, Johannesburg. It is in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg North education district. Phone 082 553 5883.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.