Thembalethu Secondary School
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Thembalethu Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thembalethu Secondary School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Thembalethu Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Thembalethu Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thembalethu Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,552 learners with a teaching staff of 45 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Thembalethu Secondary School is situated in George (Thembalethu), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Qhawa Street Thembalethu George 6536. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3133 George Industria Unknown 6536.
Curriculum & Academics
Thembalethu Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thembalethu Secondary School was historically administered under the Wce education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thembalethu 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Qhawa Street Thembalethu George 6536
George, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3133 George Industria Unknown 6536
Phone
+27 44 880 9182Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118353485
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.