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Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation is a public high school in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a school of focus learning specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 622 learners and 62 educators, about 26.2 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 72.2% of its 266 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
72.2% of the school's 266 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 221 | 162 | 73.3% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 289 | 205 | 70.9% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 266 | 192 | 72.2% | 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 |
| Specialisation | School of Focus Learning |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 622 |
| Educators (2025) | 62 |
| Learners per educator | 26.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 153 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700261362 |
| Exam centre number | 8261362 |
Address and location
| Street address | 267, Maokeng Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 79 Tembisa 1632 |
| Suburb / area | Tembisa |
| Town | Kempton Park |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700007 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation
Is Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation a public or private school?
Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation is a public high school.
Does Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation's matric pass rate?
72.2% of its 266 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 73.3%, 2024 70.9%.
How many learners are at Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation?
1 622 learners and 62 educators (about 26.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 153 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation?
Its EMIS number is 700261362. Its exam centre number is 8261362.
Where is Thuto-Ke-Maatla Engineering School of Specialisation?
267, Maokeng Section, Tembisa, Kempton Park, Kempton Park. It is in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 011 926 6992.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.