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Ab Phokompe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Randfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (3 circuit)

Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Randfontein, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 88.4% pass rate.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Ab Phokompe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Randfontein, Johannesburg, Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,590
Learners
50
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ab Phokompe Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 258 learners from Ab Phokompe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315612781.4%
202419618493.9%
202525822888.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ab Phokompe Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342058.8%
Mathematical Literacy16314186.5%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences332884.8%
Accounting212095.2%
Business Studies807796.3%
Economics816884.0%
Geography11610388.8%
History625893.5%
English First Additional Language197197100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gauteng West district with Ab Phokompe Secondary School.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Phokompe Secondary School, 2,239 compared with 1,590; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to Ab Phokompe Secondary School, with 2,000 learners against 1,590; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4%).
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ab Phokompe Secondary School, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ab Phokompe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to Ab Phokompe Secondary School, with 1,986 learners against 1,590; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as Ab Phokompe Secondary School, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ab Phokompe Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4%.

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Phokompe Secondary School, 2,936 compared with 1,590, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 1,590; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Phokompe Secondary School, 2,892 compared with 1,590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ab Phokompe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ab Phokompe Secondary School, 2,888 compared with 1,590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ab Phokompe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 1,590; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ab Phokompe Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ab Phokompe Secondary School for 2027

Because Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7440, Seme, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
1 Mohlakeng 1759
Telephone
011 414 0002
EMIS number
700270595
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ab Phokompe Secondary School directly, on 011 414 0002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ab Phokompe Secondary School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Ab Phokompe Secondary School's 88.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
Ab Phokompe Secondary School reported 1,590 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
Yes, Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Ab Phokompe Secondary School's matric results like?
Ab Phokompe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's up from 81.4% in 2023.
Is Ab Phokompe Secondary School a public or private school?
Ab Phokompe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ab Phokompe Secondary School?
You can call 011 414 0002. It is located at 7440, Seme, Mohlakeng, Randfontein, Johannesburg.
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