Zimisele leads the pack for the class of 2025

Zimisele Secondary School recorded the highest matric pass rate among Kwa-Thema schools for 2025, improving from 80.3% in 2024 to 90.9%.
Principal Sinah Hlongwane said she was delighted with the results, attributing the success to consistency and strong support systems.
“We stuck to the same strategy we had for years,” said Hlongwane.
“We also received great support from the circuit, which introduced termly awards. Our learners were eager to compete with learners from other schools, and that kept them motivated.”
She added the teachers played a critical role by providing extra support to learners who had progressed from Grade 11.
Out of the 144 learners who completed their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations at the school, 59 achieved bachelor’s passes, 51 obtained diploma passes, and 21 qualified for higher certificates. The class produced a total of 20 distinctions.

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Hlongwane was particularly impressed with the school’s performance in mathematics and physical sciences. The matric class achieved a 74% pass rate in mathematics and 65.6% in physical sciences.
She also acknowledged the contribution of parents in supporting learners throughout the academic year.
Meanwhile, other Kwa-Thema schools recorded mixed results:
• Laban Mothlabi Comprehensive School achieved 86.7%, a slight increase from the 85.8% of the Class of 2024.
• Kenneth Masekela Secondary improved from 75.9% to 81.3%.
• Nkumbulo Secondary School took a slight dip from 82.4% for the Class of 2024 to 79.8%.
• Lefa Ifa Secondary School achieved 73.8%, compared to 91.1% for the Class of 2024.
• Tlakula Secondary School and Phulong Secondary School are tied at 72%.