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Alafang Secondary School

Public secondary school · Katlehong, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Welcome to Alafang Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Katlehong, Germiston. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Alafang Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Alafang Secondary School is a public secondary school in Katlehong, Germiston. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

2,003
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Alafang Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Alafang Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 187 learners from Alafang Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322117780.1%
202422119286.9%
202518716990.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Alafang Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics452657.8%
Mathematical Literacy18314378.1%
Physical Sciences392871.8%
Life Sciences906673.3%
Accounting412765.9%
Business Studies957275.8%
Economics332369.7%
Geography988687.8%
History12211695.1%
English First Additional Language238238100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

Here is how Alafang Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni South district.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against Alafang Secondary School's 2,003; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Alafang Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk is a similar size to Alafang Secondary School, with 2,533 learners against 2,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School is a similar size to Alafang Secondary School, with 2,474 learners against 2,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School is a similar size to Alafang Secondary School, with 2,471 learners against 2,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alafang Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Alafang Secondary School's 90.4%.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alafang Secondary School.

  • Klopperpark Primary School is a similar size to Alafang Secondary School, with 2,503 learners against 2,003; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School sits in roughly the same size range as Alafang Secondary School, at 2,435 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Alafang Secondary School's 90.4%.
  • Alston Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alafang Secondary School, at 2,414 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alafang Secondary School, at 2,364 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Alafang Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School is a similar size to Alafang Secondary School, with 2,364 learners against 2,003, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alafang Secondary School for 2027

Alafang Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1190, Makubu, Tshongweni, Katlehong, Germiston
Postal
Box 12194 Katlehong 1432
Telephone
011 749 3226
EMIS number
700340406
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alafang 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 Alafang Secondary School directly, on 011 749 3226, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alafang Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alafang Secondary School the best school in Germiston?
On the numbers that are published, Alafang Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.4% is lower than EDEN-RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides Alafang Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at Alafang Secondary School?
Alafang Secondary School reported 2,003 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Alafang Secondary School?
Yes, Alafang 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 Alafang Secondary School's matric results like?
Alafang Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 80.1% in 2023.
Is Alafang Secondary School a public or private school?
Alafang Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alafang Secondary School?
You can call 011 749 3226. It is located at 1190, Makubu, Tshongweni, Katlehong, Germiston.
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