Ithembalihle School
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North
About Ithembalihle School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ithembalihle School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Ithembalihle School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ithembalihle School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ithembalihle School reported a total enrollment of 323 learners with a teaching staff of 52 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 6:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ithembalihle School is situated in Germiston (Germiston), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni North education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, under the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2586, Corner Elm & Cypress, Primrose, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: 6004 Homestead 1412.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithembalihle School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a severe mental disability curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ithembalihle School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithembalihle School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
2586, Corner Elm & Cypress, Primrose, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
6004 Homestead 1412
Phone
+27 11 828 8524Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700162180
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.