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Academics

Academic information

How teaching and learning are organised at Tembalethu Secondary School.

Subject Choices

Streams from Grade 10

Learners choose between a science stream (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics), a commerce stream (Accounting, Business Studies, Economics) and a general stream with Mathematical Literacy.

Academic Programmes

Extra time where it counts

Saturday classes for Grade 12 run from February to October in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Accounting. Winter school covers the full Grade 12 syllabus revision.

Academic achievements

Provincial Science Expo — gold medal

Ayanda Khumalo · Grade 11

Awarded a gold medal at the provincial science expo for a project on low-cost water filtration.

Seven distinctions in the National Senior Certificate

Thandeka Zwane · Grade 12

Achieved seven distinctions in the 2025 National Senior Certificate and a place to study medicine.

Academic documents

  • Subject Choice Guide — Grade 9Guide to subject streams and combinations for learners entering Grade 10.PDF
  • Grade 12 Examination TimetableFinal examination timetable for the Grade 12 cohort.PDF

A special thank you

Our partnered sponsors

These businesses and organisations walk the road with our school. Their support puts books, meals, kit and opportunity in the hands of our learners.

  • Build It logoPrincipal partner
  • Sizwe Transport logoTravel partner
  • Ithemba Bank logoBursary partner
  • PenPoint Stationers logoSupporter
  • Freshmark Foods logoNutrition partner