Ithuba-lethu Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Ithuba-lethu Secondary School
In the urban area of Johannesburg, Gauteng, Ithuba-lethu Secondary School operates as a independent secondary school within the Johannesburg South education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1530 learners with a teaching staff of 33, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 46:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ithuba-lethu Secondary 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
Ithuba-lethu Secondary 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, Ithuba-lethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,530 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ithuba-lethu Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg (Finetown), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, under the City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 39, Phillip Street, Finetown, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 342 Grasmere 1828.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithuba-lethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ithuba-lethu Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithuba-lethu Secondary 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
39, Phillip Street, Finetown, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
P.o. Box 342 Grasmere 1828
Phone
+27 11 211 0123Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700400055
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.