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Public high school
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School
Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a public high school in Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 476 learners and 49 educators, about 30.1 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 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, 76.1% of its 184 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.1% of the school's 184 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 150 | 70.1% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 200 | 150 | 75.0% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 184 | 140 | 76.1% | 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) | 1 476 |
| Educators (2025) | 49 |
| Learners per educator | 30.1 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 119 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700270934 |
| Exam centre number | 8270934 |
Address and location
| Street address | 6579, Kent Masire Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 5321 Mohlakeng 1759 |
| Suburb / area | Randfontein |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Gauteng West |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Rand West Local Municipality |
| Ward | 74805015 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School
Is Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thuto Lehakwe 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 Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.1% of its 184 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 70.1%, 2024 75.0%.
How many learners are at Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
1 476 learners and 49 educators (about 30.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 119 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700270934. Its exam centre number is 8270934.
Where is Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School?
6579, Kent Masire Street, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg. It is in Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Gauteng West education district. Phone 010 023 3302.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.