Winnie Mandela Primary School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng 341 m
Public high school
Winnie Mandela Secondary School
Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng
Winnie Mandela Secondary School 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. In 2025 it had 2 591 learners and 78 educators, about 33.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Gauteng (1 330 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 76.4% of its 402 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.4% of the school's 402 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 319 | 209 | 65.5% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 273 | 209 | 76.6% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 402 | 307 | 76.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 591 |
| Educators (2025) | 78 |
| Learners per educator | 33.2 (province average 27.6) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 82 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400514 |
| Exam centre number | 8400514 |
Address and location
| Street address | 9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 783 Olifantsfontein 1665 |
| Suburb / area | Tembisa |
| Town | Kempton Park |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Ekurhuleni North |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79700003 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Winnie Mandela Secondary School
Is Winnie Mandela Secondary School a public or private school?
Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Winnie Mandela Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Winnie Mandela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.4% of its 402 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 65.5%, 2024 76.6%.
How many learners are at Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
2 591 learners and 78 educators (about 33.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 82 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 700400514. Its exam centre number is 8400514.
Where is Winnie Mandela Secondary School?
9043, Mandela Drive, Tembisa Ext 24, Tembisa, Kempton Park. It is in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng, in the Ekurhuleni North education district. Phone 011 924 6263.
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Thembinkosi for Smh
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Mikateka Primary School
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Rift House Academy
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Hm High Density Academy
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.