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Adelaide Tambo School

Public combined school, severe mental disability specialisation · Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (6 circuit)

Adelaide Tambo School is a public combined school based in Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.9% pass rate.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Adelaide Tambo School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg, Adelaide Tambo School operates as a public combined school.

411
Learners
41
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Severe Mental Disability
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Adelaide Tambo School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. 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 Adelaide Tambo School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Adelaide Tambo School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023251456.0%
2024261765.4%
2025282692.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Adelaide Tambo School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11654.5%
Mathematical Literacy15960.0%
Physical Sciences6233.3%
Life Sciences18844.4%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies8562.5%
Economics8675.0%
Geography11981.8%
History151493.3%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

Here is how Adelaide Tambo School compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg Central district.

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Tambo School, 2,678 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.9% against Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9%.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against Adelaide Tambo School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9%.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Tambo School, 2,256 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.5% against Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9%.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against Adelaide Tambo School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9%.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against Adelaide Tambo School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Tambo School, 2,936 compared with 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Adelaide Tambo School's 411; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Tambo School, 2,892 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Tambo School, 2,888 compared with 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Adelaide Tambo School's 411; is a public primary school, a different phase than Adelaide Tambo 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Adelaide Tambo School for 2027

As a public school, Adelaide Tambo School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3132, Diokane Street, White City, Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg
Postal
82424 Southdale 2135
Telephone
011 984 4000
EMIS number
700133652
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Adelaide Tambo 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 Adelaide Tambo School directly, on 011 984 4000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Adelaide Tambo 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Adelaide Tambo School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Adelaide Tambo School's 92.9% 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 Adelaide Tambo School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Adelaide Tambo School?
Adelaide Tambo School reported 411 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Adelaide Tambo School?
Yes, Adelaide Tambo 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 Adelaide Tambo School's matric results like?
Adelaide Tambo School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 56% in 2023.
Is Adelaide Tambo School a public or private school?
Adelaide Tambo School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Adelaide Tambo School?
You can call 011 984 4000. It is located at 3132, Diokane Street, White City, Jabavu Soweto, Johannesburg.
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