Overview
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Thembalethu, George, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,370 learners and is staffed by 36 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 38:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Eden and Central Kar education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 84.0% (184 of 219 candidates).
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School Matric Performance
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 68.9% in 2023 to 84.0% in 2025 (219 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 219 | 184 | 84.0% |
| 2024 | 227 | 168 | 74.0% |
| 2023 | 196 | 135 | 68.9% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: IMIZAMO YETHU SEC (1003316).
Subject pass rates
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 84.0%. Physical Sciences performed strongest at 100.0%, while Economics was the weakest at 64.1%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (Physical Sciences).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 23 |
95.8%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 196 | 136 |
69.4%
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| Physical Sciences | 24 | 24 |
100.0%
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| Life Sciences | 51 | 48 |
94.1%
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| English (FAL) | 220 | 216 |
98.2%
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| Business Studies | 39 | 30 |
76.9%
|
| Economics | 39 | 25 |
64.1%
|
| Geography | 82 | 70 |
85.4%
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| History | 106 | 88 |
83.0%
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| Agricultural Sciences | 36 | 26 |
72.2%
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Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 9 other secondary schools in George.
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School's 2025 pass rate is 3.3 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Imizamo Yethu Secondary School for 2027?
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Thembalethu, Thembalethu SP, Western Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,370 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 044 871 8789.
Is Imizamo Yethu Secondary School a no-fee school?
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Thembalethu, Thembalethu SP, Western Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Imizamo Yethu Secondary School and what does it mean for fees?
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Thembalethu, Thembalethu SP, Western Cape community in the Eden and Central Kar district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Imizamo Yethu Secondary School, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Imizamo Yethu Secondary School. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Eden and Central Kar education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Imizamo Yethu Secondary School
Call 044 871 8789 to confirm whether Imizamo Yethu Secondary School has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Imizamo Yethu Secondary School as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Imizamo Yethu Secondary School.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Imizamo Yethu Secondary School for the next school year?
Imizamo Yethu Secondary School processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 044 871 8789 to confirm openings in the Eden and Central Kar district.
What documents do I need to apply at Imizamo Yethu Secondary School?
When applying to Imizamo Yethu Secondary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Imizamo Yethu Secondary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 044 871 8789.