Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School
Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South
About Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School
Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School provides secondary school education as a public school in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The school is administered under the Johannesburg South education district. In 2025, the school reported 1469 learners and 49 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thusa-setjhaba 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
Thusa-setjhaba 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
Thusa-setjhaba 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,469 learners with a teaching staff of 49 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School is situated in Johannesburg, within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Johannesburg South education district, specifically within the 1 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: 1196, Twala, Poortjie, Johannesburg. For postal correspondence, use: 111 Pimville 1808.
Curriculum & Academics
Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thusa-setjhaba Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Thusa-setjhaba 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
1196, Twala, Poortjie, Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Postal
111 Pimville 1808
Phone
+27 11 850 6657Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700321554
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.