Gauteng MEC for Education visited Aha-Thuto Secondary School and Thetha Secondary School in Orange Farm on 12 June to assess learning conditions and ensure schools remain conducive to teaching and learning.
The unannounced visits formed part of the department’s oversight efforts to monitor academic performance, curriculum delivery, and the overall state of education in Gauteng schools.
At Aha-Thuto Secondary School, the MEC noted that while the school achieved a 79.6% matric pass rate, challenges remain.
“We noted that despite achieving a 79.6% matric pass rate, the school continues to face instability in curriculum delivery, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to improve learner outcomes,” the MEC said in a post shared on Facebook.
The concerns raised point to the need for additional support to strengthen teaching and learning and improve academic performance.
Meanwhile, Thetha Secondary School received praise for its continued academic excellence despite difficult circumstances within the community.
“The school has continued to achieve outstanding academic results, including a 98.9% matric pass rate, despite community instability and gang-related violence, consistently outperforming provincial and national averages,” the MEC stated.
The school’s performance was highlighted as an example of resilience, commitment, and effective leadership in education.
According to the MEC, the purpose of the visits was to ensure that schools provide an environment where teaching and learning can thrive and where learners receive quality education.
The visits also allowed education officials to engage directly with school management teams and identify areas requiring intervention while recognising schools that continue to excel despite challenges.
The Gauteng Department of Education said it remains committed to supporting schools and improving learner outcomes across the province.
