Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School
Finetown, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
What kind of school is Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School is an independent secondary school in Finetown, within the Johannesburg South education district of the Gauteng. EMIS records it as a very large school with 1,530 enrolled learners and 33 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 46:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.
Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Large school
This school has 1,530 enrolled learners.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 0% of similar schools
(Independent Secondary schools in Gauteng)
NSC Matric Results
Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.
94.4% pass rate in 2025 — 14 UNKNOWN schools in Gauteng scored lower, 29 scored higher.
Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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Location
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What other schools are near Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 28% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other secondary schools in Gauteng (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Ithuba-Lethu Secondary School.
Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 3% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.