Thutopele Secondary School
Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South
About Thutopele Secondary School
Thutopele Secondary School (EMIS 700341040) serves the Germiston community as a public secondary school in Gauteng. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South education district. The 2025 school year recorded 1854 learners taught by 60 educators, achieving a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Thutopele Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Thutopele 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
Thutopele 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, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Thutopele Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,854 learners with a teaching staff of 60 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Thutopele Secondary School is situated in Germiston (Katlehong), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Ekurhuleni South 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: 1150, Hlongwane Street, Khumalo Valley, Katlehong, Germiston. For postal correspondence, use: 13141 Katlehong 1434.
Curriculum & Academics
Thutopele Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Thutopele 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 Thutopele 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
1150, Hlongwane Street, Khumalo Valley, Katlehong, Germiston
Germiston, Gauteng
Postal
13141 Katlehong 1434
Phone
+27 10 023 9910Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700341040
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.